Garmin Forerunner 630

Slow and steady. We must go by parts because the new Garmin Forerunner 630 brings with it many new features, and much to tell. It is a top of the range smartwatch, and designed for the practice of running, like the latest models Forerunner 230 and 235. Although the FR 630 version is more designed for advanced runners who are accustomed to using higher metrics and more detailed data.

From the Forerunner 630's touchscreen, and with the additional HRM-Run add-on, the experienced athlete has the ability to access more accurate information on such relevant sections as their own cadence, ground contact time, vertical oscillation or stride length.

But in its exclusive functions, the FR 630 goes further, and presents an interesting physiological metric such as detecting the lactate threshold, through a guided test to apply to heart rate training. In addition, Garmin s new smartwatch is also capable of indicating the level of stress, taking heart rate as a reference, to establish when to schedule a recovery day, or the ideal time to do an intense workout.

The performance function is not left out either. While you're running, the FR 630 analyzes your heart rate and its variability, including your pace, to assess your performance capability in real time.

Common features with the Forerunner 230 and 235

Like its teammates, the Garmin Forurunner 230 and 235, models that fit the needs of every runner profile, the FR 630 also features a contemporary, eye-catching design and technologies they share to provide accurate, complete and relevant data for every athlete to meet their own goals.

Accelerometer and daily activity monitor

In addition to integrating a GPS, which calculates the distance and pace of the athlete, these new Garmin devices (230, 235 and 630) bring with them an accelerometer that captures data relating to distance and pace when exercising either libre or indoors on a treadmill. This functionality makes the use of a pedometer unnecessary.

On the other hand, these smartwatches act as activity monitors, since they count steps and calories consumed throughout the day. They also remind the user of the need to move when he or she has been standing still for more than an hour without any activity.

Smart connections

When linked to compatible smartphones, these devices provide connection functions. One of the most striking is the automatic upload of data to the free online community Garmin Connect, in this way, the user has the option to plan, save and share their activities.

Being compatible with Garmin Connect Mobile, and synchronized to the terminal, on their screens you can see smart notifications, from incoming calls, through emails, to text messages, and use of social networks. Added to all this is Connect IQ support for apps, widgets, data fields and other watch screens to customize the device, and even receive extra information (battery status or weather conditions).

Other features that are more than necessary for the runner

When in full training, the three new Garmin models (230, 235 and 630) can become one of the great allies of the runner, as they provide all the necessary data on physical fitness. Thus, it includes theaerobic capacity indicator, the V02 max system, which estimates the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) that can be consumed per minute and per kilogram of body weight at maximum performance.

And yet another incentive to wear any of these three Garmin on the wrist, its Virtual Racer? function allows you to program a challenge such as competing against the best results or against the results of other activities published on the Garmin Connect page. And if the athlete prefers, they can also set their workouts using the Virtual Partner® feature, in which case it is compared to the preset pace and can be adjusted on the fly.