Looking to streamline your workout and get that beach body in record time? Then look no further, as the Swiss-domiciled multinational technology company, Garmin, has just debuted its new Forerunner 165 series. This affordable GPS running smartwatch is here to help athletes of all skill levels reach their goals and aim for even greater heights.
“Whether you’re looking to complete your first 5K or set a new personal record, the Forerunner 165 Series is here to help you through every step of your running journey. With personalised training plans, advanced running and recovery metrics, and 24/7 wellness monitoring, these user-friendly smartwatches include impressive tools to help you cross the finish line” – Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia.
Many smartwatches today have become a tool to streamline day-to-day tasks for many and a luxury item for some. The Forerunner 165 series has been carefully fine-tuned for the athlete, as it removes all those distracting features and strictly focuses on helping you reach your peak performance.
The first thing that would catch your eye is the crystal-clear AMOLED display. Easily view all your training stats, recovery insights, smart notifications, and more with just a quick glance at this 1.2-inch screen. Through this screen, you’ll also be receiving some training tips, personalised daily suggested workouts, and completion time predictions based on race details entered into the Garmin Connect app.
This wearable will easily be a runner’s best friend as it allows you to view crucial running metrics, like cadence, stride length, and ground contact time, helping you to find better ways on how to improve your run down to a mechanical level. But if you’re not a runner, why not try out the Forerunner 165 series’ Courses mode, a special feature that helps you create or find existing courses that you can follow and do yourself? Take on any training course in the Garmin Connect app or from any third-party platform, then sync them directly to the watch.
Though we’ve talked extensively about running, the Forerunner 165 series is capable of keeping you active regardless of the sport, as it features 25 activity profiles that you can use for trail running, open water swimming, pickleball, tennis, and much more. And once all that is done, you can review everything with the Training Effect, check out how those workouts are affecting fitness, and understand the benefits of your training runs and workouts.
However, this isn’t just a watch that helps you while you’re active; it also helps you while you sleep. That’s right, the Forerunner 165 also features a sleeping mode that helps you keep track of your nightly routine. Start your day right with a customisable report that provides an overview of last night’s sleep and the day’s training outlook, along with heart rate variability (HRV) status and weather. Additionally, you can also track your blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep. Every morning, receive a personalised score for the previous night’s sleep, view the various sleep stages, and gain insights for better sleep quality. You can also go in depth with your naps; automatically log or track any nap to see how they may benefit the body and the suggested time and duration they should be.
If music helps you keep your head in the game, then you’re in luck, as the Forerunner 165 also comes in a music version. Easily download songs and playlists from Spotify, Deezer, or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening with wireless headphones. This special edition of this fitness wearable also gives guided workouts for you to follow or hear performance alerts beamed straight from the watch to your wireless headphones.
And though you may not be someone who works out all the time, this smartwatch is still the perfect companion for your daily workflow. receive emails, texts, and alerts when paired with their compatible iPhone or Android smartphone. Safety and tracking features can help provide peace of mind; for example, when the watch is paired to the Garmin Connect smartphone app, a message with the user’s name and location (if available) can be sent to pre-selected emergency contacts if an incident is detected. Users can also download apps, watch faces, and more from the Connect IQ Store right on the watch, or find more options in the smartphone app.
The Forerunner 165 series is available now, with the base models starting at RM1,290 and the Forerunner 165 Music for RM1,550, and is available on Shopee, Lazada, the AECO e-store, Garmin Brand Stores, and all authorised retailers.
