{"id":49575,"date":"2016-02-19T04:00:30","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T11:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=49575"},"modified":"2016-02-23T13:17:02","modified_gmt":"2016-02-23T20:17:02","slug":"garmin-upgrades-snowboarding-smart-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.boardistan.com\/?p=49575","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Upgrades Snowboarding Smart Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PAgl3RhJbEQ?rel=0\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>One of our favorite action sporting GPS smart watches, the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PItz2w\">Garmin Vivoactive<\/a><\/strong>, is getting a nice\u00a0upgrade this spring with the addition\u00a0heart-rate monitoring, a completely redesigned case, and built-in\u00a0snowboard activity tracking. The new watch is called the\u00a0<strong>Garmin Vivoactive HR<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The snowboarding app measures 3-D speed by calculating the speed and distance on an incline versus latitude and longitude. It also provides splits automatically and features Auto Pause, which freezes the timer automatically when users stop or ride the lift.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>We like it for the snowboarding app, but not only that, the Vivoactive\u00a0HR does smart notifications better than most. It allows you to get\u00a0texts and emails (and even answer your phone) on your wrist without having to dig for your phone and\u00a0it\u00a0will run for up to eight days on a single charge. For the official word from Garmin, please follow the jump.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Garmin\u00ae introduces v\u00edvoactive\u00ae HR \u2013 a GPS smartwatch with wrist-based heart rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>OLATHE, Kan. \u2014 Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced v\u00edvoactive HR, a GPS smartwatch with Garmin ElevateTM wrist heart rate technology. The v\u00edvoactive HR helps keep track of active moments throughout the day, counting steps and floors climbed, intensity minutes, monitoring sleep and featuring built-in GPS-enabled sports apps for walking, running, biking, swimming, golfing, paddle boarding, rowing, skiing and snowboarding. The v\u00edvoactive HR uses 24\/7 wrist-based heart rate data to calculate calories burned information as well as the intensity of fitness activities, providing proper credit for users\u2019 array of workouts. With the Connect IQ store, users can easily personalize their v\u00edvoactive HR with free apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields. The v\u00edvoactive HR is being announced in conjunction with Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and will be showcased at the Garmin booth #CS 90.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe v\u00edvoactive HR builds on the incredible versatility and multi-functionality of its predecessor by adding wrist-based heart rate and a barometric altimeter \u2013 allowing it to track even more data essential to workouts and day-to-day activity,\u201d said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of worldwide sales. \u201cAll your efforts to stay active are accounted for from taking the stairs at the office to going on a run or ride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Measure Daily Activity<\/strong><br \/>\nFeaturing Elevate wrist heart rate technology1, the v\u00edvoactive HR provides 24\/7 heart rate monitoring and eliminates the need for a chest strap. Using the heart rate data the v\u00edvoactive HR quantifies the intensity of fitness activities and allows users to monitor their progress against aerobic activity goals recommended by leading health organizations like the American Heart Association.<\/p>\n<p>The v\u00edvoactive HR\u2019s always-on, touchscreen, sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma DisplayTM lets users track activity and stay connected anytime, anywhere. Its built-in GPS-enabled sports apps include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Running \u2013 Using a built-in accelerometer and GPS users can track runs either indoors or out. Additional features include Auto Lap\u00ae, Auto Pause\u00ae, and vibration alerts for heart rate, pace, run\/walk intervals, and more. Post-run summaries include stats such as total mileage, calories, average pace and overall time.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Cycling \u2013 The cycling app measures time, distance, speed and calories. It is compatible with speed and cadence sensors, and the Varia\u00ae lights and radar (sensors and radar are sold separately).<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pool Swimming \u2013 In addition to tracking total and interval time, distance, pace, stroke count and stroke type, the swimming app also features easy pausing for rests, complete with rest timers, and can calculate swolf, a measure of swimming efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Golfing \u2013 Users can view a simplified view of the green, measure shot distance and be pointed in the right direction with PinPointer while golfing on one of the 40,000 course maps worldwide available for download from the Garmin golf course database.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Stand Up Paddleboarding and Rowing \u2013 Users can easily track and view pace, time, distance, stroke count, stroke rate and distance per stroke. When using an indoor rowing machine, users can track time, stroke count and stroke rate.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Skiing and Snowboarding \u2013 The skiing and snowboarding app measures 3-D speed by calculating the speed and distance on an incline versus latitude and longitude. It also provides splits automatically and features Auto Pause, which freezes the timer automatically when users stop or ride the lift.<\/p>\n<p>The v\u00edvoactive HR also includes Garmin Move IQTM, a new feature that continuously monitors for periods of sustained activity. With Move IQ, the v\u00edvoactive HR automatically recognizes walking, running, biking, swimming and elliptical training. Users can easily track their exercise throughout the day without needing to start a timed activity. Once synced with Garmin ConnectTM, users can review their full day of activity in a convenient Timeline view.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay Connected<\/strong><br \/>\nWith up to eight days\u2019 battery life2 in watch\/activity tracking2 mode (with 24\/7 heart rate monitoring, no GPS) or up to 13 hours using GPS, the v\u00edvoactive HR keeps up with users\u2019 active lifestyles and keeps them connected. The v\u00edvoactive HR will send any notification from a compatible smartphone3, including incoming calls, texts, emails, calendar reminders, social media alerts and more, to the device with a vibration alert so users don\u2019t miss a beat. Additional on-device smart capabilities allow users to check weather information, control music on their smartphone, control a VIRB action camera, locate their smartphone, and allow friends and family to track activities in real time with LiveTrack.<\/p>\n<p>The v\u00edvoactive HR is compatible with the Connect IQTM platform for endless customization options. Through the Connect IQ store in the Garmin Connect mobile app, users can download any of the free apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields so their v\u00edvoactive HR can suit their individual needs.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the day the v\u00edvoactive HR automatically syncs with paired mobile devices through the Garmin Connect Mobile app, so users can see a complete picture of daily activities. In Garmin Connect, a free online fitness\/golf community, users can track workouts, sleep patterns and trends, join online challenges to compete against friends and earn virtual badges. They can also view Garmin Connect Insights, smart wellness insights that provide cues to help them reach goals, shout-outs when milestones have been met and relevant healthy tips from experts. Insights also show users how they are doing in comparison to people like them for extra motivation. The v\u00edvoactive HR is also compatible with corporate wellness offerings from Garmin.<\/p>\n<p>The v\u00edvoactive HR will begin shipping in Q2 for a suggested retail price of $249.99. It will be available in regular and extra-large fit black bands. Accessory bands will be available in black, white, force yellow and lava red for a suggested retail price of $29.99 each.<\/p>\n<p>The ever-expanding Garmin fitness segment develops technologies to enhance and promote healthy and active lifestyles. Whether users are runners, cyclists, swimmers, multi-sport athletes, or simply looking to stay active throughout the day, there is a product that can help them reach their health and fitness goals.<br \/>\nFor decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For more information, visit Garmin&#8217;s virtual pressroom at garmin.com\/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com\/garmin, twitter.com\/garmin, or youtube.com\/garmin.<\/p>\n<p>1 See Garmin.com\/ataccuracy<br \/>\n2 Battery life varies based on usage and smartphone model<\/p>\n<p>3 When paired with a compatible smartphone. 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