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Tag Archives: Garmin FR920XT
Garmin HRM-TRI & HRM-SWIM In-Depth Review
*** Update: The new Garmin HRM Pro is the most update product in this category. Click the link to see the full Garmin HRM Pro In-Depth Review*** It’s been a few months since Garmin introduced the HRM-TRI & HRM-SWIM, which … Read More Here
A look at Garmin’s new swimming heart rate straps: HRM-SWIM & HRM-TRI
(**Update: A full In-Depth Review for these HRMs is available here!**) Today Garmin introduced two new heart rate straps that are designed to capture your heart rate data while you swim. This move puts them roughly on parity with offerings … Read More Here
Garmin Connect IQ: An in-depth introduction to the platform you can now use today
This past week Garmin not only launched a slew of new devices, but perhaps more importantly – launched availability of the first portions for Connect IQ. Garmin Connect IQ is the application development platform for newer Garmin wearables that enables … Read More Here
A Maltese Jellyfish Openwater Swim…with Live Tracking, Heart Rate, Live Video…and more!
Last week while in Malta I broadcasted a few of my swim sessions live to those that wanted to watch as I slowly plodded across the warm tropical waters of the islands. I had sent out the link via Twitter … Read More Here
The New Garmin FR920XT Triathlon Watch: Everything you ever wanted to know
Garmin has just released their latest tri watch, the 920XT. Here’s a rundown of every new feature within the new unit, as well as what didn’t make teh cut. Read More Here