Garmin is helping runners take their training one step further with the introduction of Forerunner® 70 and Forerunner 170. These purpose-built running smartwatches are easy to use and loaded with features to kick-start a running journey or help dial in training. Both models boast vibrant AMOLED displays, responsive touchscreens and a traditional 5-button design for extra ease of use. And runners can access everyday health features, advanced training tools, smart notifications and more - all without having to recharge their watch every night.
“Purposefully designed with everything a runner needs to start their running journey, Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 include premium running and training features pulled in from our more advanced Forerunners, plus popular health and wellness metrics. No matter the goal, these smartwatches are the perfect tools to help new and aspiring runners alike make every step count.” - Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Commenting on the launch, Deepak Raina, Director, AMIT GPS & Navigation LLP, said “With running and endurance-focused fitness continuing to grow in India, consumers today are looking for smart wearables that not only deliver performance-driven insights but also fit seamlessly into their everyday lives. With the new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170, Garmin is evolving beyond being seen as a brand only for athletes and is now catering to a much wider audience, from beginners starting their fitness journey and wellness-conscious individuals tracking their daily health, to runners, cyclists, swimmers and fitness enthusiasts at every level. We’ve seen an encouraging response to the series globally and are excited to bring it to India soon.”
Forerunner 70
Loaded with features for runners of all levels, Forerunner 70 is ready for every step of the journey.
Train with the essentials, including built-in GPS, time, distance, pace and wrist-based heart rate1.
New quick workouts simplify training by creating workout suggestions tailored to a runner’s fitness level and require minimal input to set up: just desired time and intensity level.
Train for an event, achieve a milestone or improve fitness with Garmin Coach training plans that adapt daily based on health and recovery metrics. In addition to popular plans for more intense training, Garmin Run Coach provides new plans with run/walk workouts and lower volume training.
Receive daily suggested workouts – including new run/walk workouts – that adapt after every run to match performance and recovery.
Dial in with advanced training features powered by the Garmin Human Performance Lab, including training readiness, training status, wrist-based running power and running dynamics. And tap into more than 80 built-in sports apps, including swimming, cycling, strength training and more to stay active in different ways.
Monitor overall health and wellness 24/7 with advanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, heart rate variability (HRV) status, Pulse Ox, lifestyle logging and Health Status2.
Stay connected with smart notifications, safety and tracking features, LiveTrack and more.
Forerunner 70 features up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and is offered in fun and popular colors like citron, cool lavender, black and whitestone.
Forerunner 170
Get features such as pace, distance and heart rate alongside more advanced training and recovery metrics. Use the training readiness feature to know when you’re ready for a productive work-out and use training status to know if you’re training productively. For those who have a specific goal in mind or follow more structured training, there is Garmin Coach personalized training plans. Choose from beginner level with run/walk workouts and fewer runs per week all the way up to plans for more experienced runners who want to train at a higher volume and intensity.
Both Forerunner 170 and Forerunner 170 Music get up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and are offered in black with a black/amp yellow band and whitestone with a whitestone/cloud blue band. Forerunner 170 Music also comes in vibrant colors like teal green with a teal green/citron band and red pink with a red pink/mango band.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.
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