Garmin 010-02156-05 Forerunner 45, 42mm Easy-to-use GPS Running Watch with Coach Free Training Plan Support, Black

9 reviews for Garmin 010-02156-05 Forerunner 45, 42mm Easy-to-use GPS Running Watch with Coach Free Training Plan Support, Black

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Brad – January 7, 2024

   O relógio é excelente, outra vida comparado ao uso do celular durante as corridas…Para quem treina e gosta de acompanhar os resultados é uma ferramenta indispensável!
   Recomendo o produto e estou muito satisfeita com o produto.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Michelle John – January 10, 2024

   Product: Garmin 010-02156-05 Forerunner

   The Garmin 010-02156-05 Forerunner is an exceptional sports watch that has greatly enhanced my fitness tracking and training experience. This watch offers an array of features that are perfect for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

   Firstly, the GPS tracking on the Forerunner is incredibly accurate. Whether I’m running, cycling, or hiking, the watch consistently provides precise distance, pace, and route information. This allows me to track my progress and set specific goals for each workout. The built-in heart rate monitor is also highly accurate and provides real-time heart rate data, helping me optimize my training and monitor my overall fitness level.

   The Forerunner’s battery life is impressive. Even with continuous GPS and heart rate monitoring, the battery lasts for several days on a single charge. This is especially beneficial for long-distance runners or multi-day outdoor adventures. The watch also charges quickly, which is convenient for those moments when you need a quick power boost before heading out.

   The watch’s design is sleek and comfortable to wear. The display is easy to read, even in direct sunlight, and the touchscreen is responsive and user-friendly. The watch is also water-resistant, making it suitable for swimming or other water-based activities.

   The Forerunner offers a wide range of activity tracking features. It accurately counts steps, tracks sleep patterns, and even provides advanced metrics such as VO2 max and training load. The watch also offers smart notifications, allowing me to receive calls, texts, and other alerts directly on my wrist, without needing to pull out my phone.

   One of the standout features of the Forerunner is the Garmin Connect app. This app seamlessly syncs with the watch, allowing me to review and analyze my workouts, set goals, and compete with friends. The app provides detailed insights into my training progress, helping me make informed decisions about my workouts and overall fitness journey.

   Overall, the Garmin 010-02156-05 Forerunner is a top-notch sports watch that delivers on performance and functionality. Its accurate GPS tracking, long battery life, and comprehensive activity tracking features make it a valuable tool for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Whether you’re a casual runner or a professional athlete, this watch will undoubtedly elevate your training and help you achieve your fitness goals.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Verenyce – January 11, 2024

   Custo benefício maravilhoso.
   Comprei com uma expectativa visto que havia apenas o garmin Forenunner 35, mas sinceramente tem muito mais opções do que eu esperava, sem contar que a impressão é de uma melhor precisão.
   Se quiserem comprar um para início de atividade monitorada, super recomendo.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Paul – February 10, 2024

   Given the proliferation of fitness trackers these days, it was difficult deciding which one to get. My primary requirements :

   1. accurate heart rate monitor (walking, running biking. Not planning to wear it while swimming). Accuracy is important to ensure maintaining correct heart rate depending on the goal eg fat burn vs cardio.
   2. accurate standalone GPS to measure distances
   3. decent step counter
   4. buttons, not touchscreen (to be able to operate by touch eg while biking). Buttons feel solid.
   5. able to provide almost all functionality without requiring a smartphone or app ( privacy)

   this is the review after wearing the FR45 almost continuously for 4 weeks, only taking it off while showering or charging. the FR45 meets all these requirements. the Garmin Connect has a windows application, which can sync directly with the watch over USB. it does require setting up an account with an email address, but no other information is gathered. I am able to use this app to view historical data, trends etc without having to use the smartphone app.

   Additional benefits:
   1. the sleep monitor is surprisingly accurate, and somewhat eye-opening in terms of understanding the sleep cycle every night. I think it can drive better sleeping habits
   2. stated battery life is 7 days without using GPS. I’m able to get about 6 days, using GPS for about 2-3 hours during that period
   3. If one is so inclined, your profile can be connected to apps like MyFitnessPal to track your calorie intake and get a view of overall calorie input and output. I don’t use it
   4. the Stress and ‘Body battery’ indicators are fun to see (not sure how accurate/useful)
   5. you can participate in group activities, challenges etc
   6. you can track all useful information (distance, HR, stress level, calories, steps etc) easily on the watch itself, though it might be somewhat small to look at
   7. display works well in most situations, even direct sunlight. there is a backlight button, for very lowlight situations
   8. Garmin Connect windows app provides a very nice clean interface, and a helpful dashboard to be able to see daily and historical info and trends. there is a lot more in there that I’m not using at this time.
   9. looks nice.

   Others have reporting issues with the wristband, i did feel a bit of itching and irritation in the beginning, probably because i wore to too tight, but am able to adjust to it by switching wrists daily and not wearing it too tightly.

   Some things that could be better:
   1. the heart rate counter has trouble keeping up with rapid changes. for eg, if I go from walking to running on the treadmill, the watch takes anywhere from 30s to 2 mins to catch up with the new HR. Same with slowing down. This is probably the biggest issue I’ve faced, but can get used to it. when it does catch up though, its accurate to within 1-2 heartbeats (compared with finger oximeter, treadmill monitor)

   2. GPS can sometimes take frustratingly long to get active. Syncing frequently seems to solve this issue (i only sync with the laptop once every 5-6 days, so maybe this might be just a problem for me

   3. step tracker is a bit iffy, I’ll usually wake up on the morning with about 100-200 steps in the counter (basically arm movements seem to trigger it). brushing teeth can also give you some steps 🙂 not a big issue, just discount about 400-500 steps from your daily count to account for these conditions.

   Overall, I’m very satisfied with this purchase, and feels like this would be solid performer for years to come, or at least until the battery gives out.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Guadalupe Gonzalez – February 14, 2024

   I purchased this watch to replace a Garmin Forerunner 35 that I had for years as it was on it’s last legs. I found this watch to be easy to add to the Gamin Connect app so I could seamlessly keep using that for my workouts and other data. I especially like the GPS feature so I can just go for a run anywhere I want and I know how far I have gone. This eliminates the need to carry my phone or repeatedly run the same pre measured routes. This Forerunner 45 is about the least expensive sports watch I could find that had the built in GPS. I find the distance tracking to be quite accurate based on using it on known routes that had distance measured previously.

   The battery life is excellent and it can go for a number of days without recharging. However, one of the minor issues I have with this watch over the 35 is that I have to take it off to charge it as the charger plugs into the back. With the 35, the charger kind of clipped on the side so I could continue wearing it while charging. I typically charged it when working by simply plugging it into my laptop.

   The Forerunner 45 was also easy to pair with my phone and gives me notifications for emails, texts, incoming calls, etc. However, I do find the display on this watch a bit harder to read than the 35. There is more info to see and the text is smaller on this watch. But, I am on the older side, so any younger users with better eyesight may not have any issues with this.

   Overall, this is an excellent, basic, fitness and smart watch. And with the built in GPS at this price level, it can’t be beat.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   John Henry – February 24, 2024

   This watch is a simple fitness tracker with a good app. It has worked great for my running, walking tracking. It also works great as a watch. I don’t have to push any buttons durning the day to see the time, and some how they accomplish that with out back lighting. I like this watch because it pretty simple. I didn’t want a watch buzzing me every time my phone gets a message or some one likes a insta post, and this watch allows me to turn all that off, also allows for it if your that guy. Any how I have had this watch for a year and I have no problems. This watch gets er done.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   R.K. – March 4, 2024

   Excelente calidad

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   John Henry – March 5, 2024

   It’s got a lot of vital stats like Heart Rate, Sleep Tracking information and calories burned. It also gives you your daily steps, and activity stats in color. It’s important to note that you have to “sleep” with your watch for it to actually track your stages of sleep data. It also has different activity modes like running, biking and treadmill. Finally it has a long battery life and is easy to charge assuming you have the right charger as I had to get a free replacement one from Garmin.

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   TAIANA DOS SANTOS MONTEIRO – March 23, 2024

   Muy bonito, cumple con sus funciones, no he tenido problemas con mi reloj