Garmin Forerunner 935

Garmin s prolific and successful Forerunner family continues to grow, and now has a new member: the Forerunner 935. The sports watch with integrated GPS for multisport athletes, although as the American firm itself points out it is the ultimate gadget and the most complete for lovers of a modality such as triathlon. Worthy successor to the Garmin Forerunner 920XT, and that includes the latest of the latest Garmin in cutting-edge technologies for this type of device. Oriented to improve the performance of the athlete.

It is obvious that the most notable differences of this GPS multisport watch Garmin Forerunner 935 are that they dispense with the name "XT", and also that its design has opted for rounder formats, seen in the latest models of the Forerunner saga, thus replacing that characteristic rectangular aesthetic.

Thanks to the exclusive Garmin Elevate technology, the Forerunner 935 can record heart rate from the wrist, and also include advanced metrics, such as: the estimation of VO2 max. Not to mention other interesting features of the Garmin Forerunner 935. We are talking about the functions of activity monitor, and the option to activate smart notifications. Of course, all this with direct access to automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, as well as customization of the device through Connect IQ.

The best ally for more efficient training

As a multisport heart rate monitor, the Garmin Forerunner 935 incorporates different integrated activity profiles that you can easily activate. Fromrunning, cycling, triathlon, swimming, and even golf, rowing, paddle surfing, or hiking. Suitable for outdoor and indoor disciplines.

Of course it does not go unnoticed the exclusive mode for triathlon, with which you will have all the metrics that you perform in each of the transitions of a triathlon or duathlon.

Its multisport function makes changing sport mode as easy as pressing a single button. The 935 also supports advanced running, cycling and even swimming in the pool.

And don't forget that with GPS and GLONASS built-in, you're guaranteed the best tracking in even the most demanding environments. What's more, its integrated barometer function gives you real-time altitude data. Also included: gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, thermometer, timer and stopwatch.

What if you have doubts if you are really following an effective training plan?

The Garmin Forerunner 935 has been designed to solve those questions, since with this GPS sports watch you will monitor your workouts, and also your recovery times. This comes from the "Training Effect 2.0" function, a very useful training mode to automatically evaluate your physical activity history, and therefore monitor your sports performance, thanks to its indicators that alert you if you have reached maximum fitness, or if you are exceeding, and fall into overtraining.

To this functionality, the Garmin Forerunner 935 also adds the "Training Effect 2.0" widget, a very practical resource to observe your total training load. And the device is able to quantify the volume of exercise performed during the last week, and compare it with the optimal interval for your fitness, based on your training history.

But training and efficient progression does not end there. Although the Garmin Forerunner 935 has an integrated optical wrist sensor (Garmin Elevate), it is still compatible with the heart rate chest strap (HRM-Run, HRM-Tri or HRM-Swim), or alternatively, the functional Running Dynamics Pod. Which means you will have direct access to more advanced training metrics. That is, biomechanical measurements, which have to do with stride length, balance, verticality ratio or cadence, among other variables. But also, and so that you can move without limitations,you have the option to measure your lactate threshold, and to carry out the heart rate variability test. All of them relevant aspects to get the best out of you in every training or competition.

With the optional HRM-Swim band, the Garmin Forerunner will also keep track of metrics underwater, both in the pool and in open water, monitoring specific parameters such as pace, distance and the number of strokes given, among others.

Strava Live Segments and TrainingPeaks, in action

Another interesting detail that allows the Garmin Forerunner 935 is in its perfect synchronization with the Strava and TrainingPeaks applications of Garmin Connect IQ.
In this sense, and as already happens on other Garmin devices - read Forerunner 735XT or Garmin Edge 510, 810 or 1000 cycling computers - Premium members of the famous community will be able to activate Strava Live Segments What is it? If you're not up on the subject, know that with this Forerunner 935 you can synchronize running and cycling segments, and thus get all the information in real time, and in full action. You will also receive alerts at the start and end of each segment, check your ranking in the general classification of the test, and also see the comparison of your current effort with your best time.

More relevant applications, the TrainingPeaks, with which you can plan each training session. Open on the screen, the device itself guides you, in real time, throughout the session, adding functions such as the duration of intervals and intensity targets. At the end of the training session, it is automatically synchronized with the TrainingPeaks app, and you will have a detailed analysis of your performance, allowing you to evaluate your progress.

Activity monitor and smart notifications

No, no, obviously, the Garmin Forerunner 935 does not give up those extra functions of activity monitor and receive notifications from your smartphone on the watch itself. This is already a feature that comes standard on any upper-mid-range heart rate monitor out there.

By pairing the Garmin Forerunner 935 with a compatible smartphone, the range of possibilities increases. In fact, it not only displays messages, incoming calls or emails; it accesses Garmin Connect automatic uploads, and manages music and audio controls. As well as incorporating the functions, in real time, LiveTrack and GroupTrack. In addition, connectivity services include ANT+, Bluetooth Smart and Wi-Fi.

The Garmin Forerunner 935 also stands out for its use as an activity monitor throughout the day, recording data on calories burned, steps accumulated, and sleep quality.

Stylish sports gadget

Impossible not to mention that the Garmin Forerunner 935 is also compatible with the wide range of Garmin QuickFit straps, which helps to highlight its lightweight, comfortable and very modern design, designed to wear it 24 hours a day, and without it bothering the wrist.

The lens material is made of glass, while a fiber-reinforced polymer reinforces the bezel and housing area. With all this, the Garmin Forerunner 935 barely reaches a weight of 50 grams. Regarding its dimensions, these are placed in the 46.7 mm wide, 53.9 high, and 13.9mm thick.

It is also important to highlight the full color screen of the Garmin Forerunner 935 with a resolution of 240x240 pixels, and 1.2" inches.

And by the way, being attentive to the battery life in long distance tests, is a detail that has already passed to better life, because the rechargeable lithium-ion battery of the Garmin Forerunner 935 is capable of 24 hours of autonomy, using GPS, and up to 60 hours in UltraTrac energy saving mode. In smartwatch use, with a single charge, the Forerunner 935 can last up to fifteen days.

The Garmin Forerunner 935 is available at two price points of $549.99 without triathlon pack, and $699.99 with triathlon pack included (includes black strap set, HRM-TRI monitor, HRM-Swim monitor and quick detach kit).

Are you ready to take on your next triathlon challenge?