Garmin has announced the launch of its latest fitness watch in the form of the VivoActive 5 and, in an unusual move for the brand, is offering a hell of a lot of features for a very reasonable price.
Where its premium watches, such as the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro and second generation Epix, are pushing costs to “ouch that hurts” levels, the VivoActive 5 seems to be offering fitness tracking for the masses.
That number might seem down compared to the thousands of profiles offered by pricier watches, but it’s enough to cover a wide array of popular activities without getting too niche. If the preloaded profiles don’t quite cut it, you can always create step-by-step workouts from more than 1,600 exercises found in the Garmin Connect app.
Catering for seasoned fitness fanatics and newbies alike, Garmin also offers its suite of coaching and training plans that can help runners achieve their first 5K or even prepare for a marathon.
It lacks the navigational functionality of more premium watches, but makes up for this with a battery life that can last up to 11 days.
Garmin offers the VivoActive 5 in a number of muted colours, from pastel purples to solid blacks, and a retail price of $299.99 / £259.99.
