Tag: Garmin Forerunner 255

  • Garmin Forerunner Update: New Strength Coach for Smartwatches

    Garmin Forerunner Update: New Strength Coach for Smartwatches

    Garmin has put out beta update version 21.18 for both the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 smartwatches. According to a post on the Garmin forum, this is a release candidate. This indicates that unless any major bugs are discovered, a public version of this software should be available to all users soon.

    New Features Added

    The new version brings one main feature for the Forerunner 255 and 955 devices: Garmin Strength Coach. This tool was introduced a few months ago when the previous Garmin Coach evolved into Running Coach. With Strength Coach, you can create a training plan customized to help you build muscle or improve your fitness based on your personal objectives. The change log also reveals that there are fixes for problems related to the weather glance and triathlon activity. Additionally, an issue where sleep mode would restart even after users had exited it has been fixed. You can check out the complete change log below.

    How to Download

    To get software version 21.18, go to Main menu > Settings > System > Software Update > Check For Updates. At the moment, about 50% of users with the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 955 should be able to install beta version 21.18. If you have one of these devices and want to participate in the beta program, you can register through Garmin Connect.

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  • Garmin Smartwatch Update Enhances Lactate Threshold Estimate

    Garmin Smartwatch Update Enhances Lactate Threshold Estimate

    The Garmin Forerunner 255 is now getting a new beta update, version 21.14. The announcement was made on the Garmin forum, along with some release notes. One notable addition is the Meditation Activity, which is exclusive to the Forerunner 255 Music, currently priced at $299 on Amazon.

    New Features Added

    Another feature introduced is the Moon Phase glance, and for pool swimmers, there are improvements to pace alerts, critical swim speed, alert tones, and the rest screen. Additionally, this update addresses bugs related to the estimated training effect for daily suggested workouts and has fixed silent timers that were making sounds. Problems with image notifications on Android smartphones and heart rate spikes have also been corrected.

    Changes in Lactate Threshold

    Beta version 21.14 also changes how the Lactate Threshold estimate works for the Forerunner 255; users no longer need to manually start the calculation or use a heart rate monitor strap. The updated criteria require having auto lactate threshold detection turned on by default, a baseline VO2 Max estimate, and recording your heart rate during a Run or Trail Run activity. There is also an option for a manual reading. However, some users have reported that their BPM and lactate threshold data appear to be inaccurate since the update.

    How to Access the Update

    If you are part of the Beta Program and want to download version 21.24 for the Forerunner 255, you’ll need to manually check for updates in the Settings. Similar updates have also been released for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955, and Forerunner 965 devices.

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