Garmin Forerunner 235

$450

GPS Running Watch with Wrist-based Heart Rate

  • Tracks distance, pace, time, heart rate and more
  • Connected features: automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking, audio prompts, smart notifications and social media sharing
  • Activity tracking counts daily steps, distance, calories and sleep
  • Download data fields, watch faces, widgets and applications from Connect IQ

Heart Rate Measured at the Wrist

Forerunner 235 with Elevate heart rate technology measures heart rate at the wrist 24/7, giving you the option to run without a strap. Its colorful gauge identifies your heart rate zone and beats per minute in realtime.

Customize Your Watch and Your Training

No two runners are the same, and neither are their goals. Set yourself up to reach yours by downloading advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect. You can even customize your data fields, and download watch faces, widgets and applications all for free atConnect IQ.

On and Off the Road Running

A built-in accelerometer captures distance and pace data when youre running on an indoor track or treadmill, with no need for a separate foot pod accessory. Once youre done running, it doubles as an activity tracker, counting your steps and calories throughout the day. It also reminds you to move after sitting for more than an hour. Forerunner 235 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly and precisely whether youre running deep in the woods or near tall buildings.

It’s Simple. Period.

Concise, easy-to-understand charts, graphs, maps and more let you view your activities, track progress toward goals and wirelessly upload and share relevant data directly with the online Garmin Connect network. So, you can compete with friends or family members on weekly step or running challenges and compare your results in real time, using the LiveTrack feature. You can also use the apps wireless connectivity links to receive current weather conditions, forecasts and smart notifications right on your compatible Garmin device.

Physical & Performance

Physical dimensions 1.77″ x 1.77″ x 0.46″ (45 x 45 x 11.7 mm)
Display size, WxH 1.23″ (31.1 mm) diameter
Display resolution, WxH 215 x 180 pixels
Color display
Weight 1.5 oz (42 g)
Battery Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life 11 hours training, 9 days watch + activity tracking + notifications + heart rate
Water rating 5 ATM
GPS-enabled
GLONASS
High-sensitivity receiver
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)
Vibration alert
Music control
Find my phone
VIRB control
Watch functions Includes date and alarm

Maps & Memory

History 200 hours of activity data

Running Features

V02 max estimate
Recovery advisor
Race predictor
Accelerometer (calculates distance for indoor workouts, without need for a foot pod)
Personal records

Cycling Features

Bike speed/cadence sensor Yes (optional)

Performance Features

Heart rate monitor Yes (wrist-based)
Foot pod Yes (optional)
Auto Pause (pauses and resumes timer based on speed)
Auto Lap (automatically starts a new lap)
Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout)
Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts)
Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace)
Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal)
Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals)
Heart rate-based calorie computation
Calculates calories burned
Training Effect (measures impact of an activity on your aerobic fitness)
Customizable screen(s)
Shock Resistant

Activity Tracking Features

Step counter
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it)
Sleep monitoring (monitors total sleep and periods of movement or restful sleep)

Garmin Connect

Garmin Connect compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data)
Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer)

Additional

Additional
  • Connect IQ app support: Yes
  • Wrist-based heart rate: Yes

In The Box

  • Forerunner 235 GPS sport watch
  • Charging/data cradle
  • Manuals