Garmin’s new Vivoactive 5 GPS smart watch is your ultimate fitness companion

Garmin has unveiled its latest health and fitness smart watch, the Vivoactive 5, enhancing its already impressive line of performance watches for runners. With a bright 1.2″ AMOLED touchscreen display and an incredible battery life, this smart watch is perfect for runners who want to track their health and achieve their fitness goals.

Battery life for days

With up to 11 days in smart watch mode, the Vivoactive 5 has impressive battery life. Runners don’t have to worry about charging their watch every night, and they can track valuable round-the-clock health metrics like stress, Body Battery, and sleep. Ultrarunners competing in days-long races can finally stop worrying that their watch is going to give up before they reach the finish line.

Personal sleep coach

Designed to provide comprehensive health insights, the Vivoactive 5 offers users a sleep score and personalized coaching recommendations for sleep, allowing you to keep track of different sleep stages, naps and important metrics like pulse oximeter and heart rate variability (HRV) status. 

Wheelchair mode

One thing that sets the Vivoactive 5 apart is its inclusive features for wheelchair users. Wheelchair mode allows users to track daily pushes, receive weight shift alerts and access specific sports apps and workouts tailored to their needs. Garmin has modified the algorithms of certain existing features to provide enhanced and meaningful insights for wheelchair users.

Safety first

Safety is paramount, and that’s why Garmin has incorporated safety and tracking features into the Vivoactive 5. In case of an emergency or if feeling unsafe, users can send a message to chosen emergency contacts with their live location. Whether you’re out on a trail or running by yourself at night, this feature will give you and your family peace of mind, knowing you can call for help at any time.

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Great for cross-training, too

Equipped with more than 30 built-in sports apps, including walking, running and pool swimming, the Vivoactive 5 enables users to track and monitor their physical activities effortlessly. This is great news for injured runners or those who incorporate cross-training into their weekly plans. 

The Vivoactive 5 is available now for CAD $399, and you can choose from four colours: black, ivory, navy and orchid. Its sleek design, lightweight aluminum bezel and comfortable silicone band make it ideal for daily wear and for tracking runs of any length. Click here for more information, or to order.