Thanks to this watch, I was able to drop the 20+ pounds I put on during my post-covid depression. It got me moving again and whereas the original daunting number of 10k steps in a day made me nervous, I now walk around 23k steps daily without even thinking about it. The challenges on the app have helped me move from my former weight loss goals to my present toning ones and suffice it to say, all of this has helped tremendously with my mental health as well.
As for the watch features, I was looking at all sorts of brands and all kinds of models and settled on this one and never looked back. I needed a time teller, a pedometer and a heart rate monitor, in no specific order. I received all of those and more with this wrist decor. Not only does the watch look nice and feel weightless on my skin when adjusted correctly, but it works so well at everything it was made to.
The heart rate monitor is very accurate when compared with other heart rate monitoring devices. It's simple to clean although I was afraid of damaging something whilst attempting to clear out the 'gunk' around the plug-in site. I didn't purchase the watch for the sleep related feature but it is an interesting bonus. After roughly 9-10 months of continuous 24-hour use, I finally started noticing it act up during my treadmill workouts. My heart rate would drop to 0 and at one point I saw it jump to 248. Since I wasn't dead or dying during any of these times, I thought I'd start turning it off at night and I haven't noticed the issue since. It could have just been an error that required an update but like I said, I didn't buy for the sleep feature anyhow.
The battery life is pretty good I'd say. When I told my husband one day that I should 'charge my watch tonight because it's been a couple weeks' he was really surprised. I keep track on my exercise calendar whenever I feel the need to plug in, which I do during the night so it doesn't interrupt my steps during the day. I normally charge once it hits somewhere in the 20's percentile. This takes (me specifically) two weeks to accomplish, with roughly an hour and a half, minimum, of recorded activities at least five days a week and the watch otherwise just being turned on consistently. Of course, there are extra outings that warrant using the start button once in a while and yet I still find my charge schedule to remain the same.
You can choose from a variety of watch faces that come standard but I definitely have enjoyed looking through the Garmin store at other options. The background I've used for quite some time now shows the moon in its current state and as a lifetime star gazer, this is a face I was more than happy to throw money at. I spent just a few dollars and received something around 10 different looks, several animated such as plants or flowers that grow or open as you complete your steps for the day- amazing, if you like that sort of thing, turns out I do.
Overall, I love my watch and I hope it lasts me a good, long time but if and when it finally dies from time cancer, I'll be sure to replace it with another Garmin. I hear there are Star Wars versions out there that I'd love to get my wrist into.
Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 weeks of Battery Life, Aqua
4.6 | 2,968 ratings
Price: 169.99
Last update: 09-04-2024
About this item
Easy-to-use running watch monitors heart rate (this is not a medical device) at the wrist and uses GPS to track how far, how fast and where you’ve run
Battery life: up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in GPS mode
Plan your race day strategy with the PacePro feature (not compatible with on-device courses), which offers GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance
Run your best with helpful training tools, including race time predictions and finish time estimates
Track all the ways you move with built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, track run, virtual run, pool swim, Pilates, HIIT, breathwork and more
Tune in to your body with advanced wellness features, such as intensity minutes, fitness age, all-day respiration and more
Customize your watch with free watch faces, data fields, apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store (requires Garmin Connect app and Connect IQ app loaded on a compatible smartphone)
Take the guesswork out of training with suggested workouts of varying intensities based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time
Battery life: up to 2 weeks in smartwatch mode; up to 20 hours in GPS mode
Plan your race day strategy with the PacePro feature (not compatible with on-device courses), which offers GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance
Run your best with helpful training tools, including race time predictions and finish time estimates
Track all the ways you move with built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, track run, virtual run, pool swim, Pilates, HIIT, breathwork and more
Tune in to your body with advanced wellness features, such as intensity minutes, fitness age, all-day respiration and more
Customize your watch with free watch faces, data fields, apps and widgets from the Connect IQ Store (requires Garmin Connect app and Connect IQ app loaded on a compatible smartphone)
Take the guesswork out of training with suggested workouts of varying intensities based on your training history, fitness level and recovery time
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 1.65 x 1.65 x 0.46 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1.31 ounces |
| ASIN | B092RH2NXJ |
| Item model number | 010-02562-02 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
2,930 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,115 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #5 in Running GPS Units |
| OS | iOS, Android |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |
| Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth |
| GPS | True |
| Special features | Built-in GPS; Wrist-Based Heart Rate; Daily Suggested Workouts; Pacepro™ Technology; Cadence Alerts, Recovery Advisor; Built-in Sports Apps; Fitness Tracking; Stress Tracking; Body Battery™ Energy Monitoring |
| Display resolution | 208 x 208 |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Scanner Resolution | 480 x 272 |
| Color | Aqua |
| Whats in the box | Forerunner 55; Power/Data Cable; Documentation |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Date First Available | June 2, 2021 |
| Weight | 37 Grams |
| Standing screen display size | 1.04 Inches |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 64 MB |
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Tom Van Deusen
A fantastic watch for runners
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2023