Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM is a new “medium” range running watch, which replaced the previous generation watch FR220. Unlike x-220, which were purely for running, Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM has a connecting option for a speed and cadence sensor so the watch can be used both for running and cycling.
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First of all it should be noted that all the new features that have been added to Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM. The watch tracks your activity during the day and also records the data about the quality of your sleep. You also have the ability to customize the Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM with different applications and widgets based on Garmin Connect IQ platform. Hundreds of applications are available for free in the app store Connect IQ App Store. You can set yourself an interesting and informative plugins, additional data fields (eg schedule of heart rate) or different application (sunrise, sunset and moon graph of battery discharge, stopwatch and many others).
Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM has a fashionable nowadays option – tracking your activity throughout the day. The Forerunner 230 counts the number of steps per day, estimate the distance traveled, as well as analyze the quality and duration of your sleep based on how you sleep peacefully. Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow sends the data to the Garmin.connect and you can view it both on the phone or the computer.
VO2Max (actually a comprehensive indicator of your level of training, showing how fast your body can absorb and process oxygen). Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM can estimate the value of your VO2Max only with a heart rate monitor. For the calculation, the pulse change speed, value of the pulse itself, speed and distance values are used. The Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM can give a first assessment, it is necessary to run on the street at least 10 minutes with the pulse of not less than 70% of the maximum. From time to time Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM will refine and adjust this value. Also, over time, the value will increase or decrease to reflect your current fitness level.
For your training, Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM has two custom data screen (up to 4 data fields on each). It also has additional pre-screens: The pulse display area, finishing result evaluation, clock. Garmin Forerunner 230 also has the ability to manage the music on your phone: change the volume, include another track or stop-start the music.
Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM has a customizable warning notification for the specified rate and (or) pace. This is a very useful feature, especially for new runners. In case of a high pulse or pace you will be notified by vibration and a message on the screen. You can also set a notification for a low hart rate or pace.
Garmin Forerunner 230 Black Yellow HRM also has an easy navigation to the starting point. The watch can show the direction and distance to the point where you’ve started your run. It should be understood that the Garmin Forerinner 230 shows the direction in a straight line, and not according to the track on which you are moving. Do not forget that the direction will be displayed correctly only when you move. This feature will help you find the starting point of a workout if you run into an unfamiliar place.
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