Garmin Forerunner 955 : Adds 8 New Training Features

Garmin have just announced their new Forerunner 955 smartwatch, which is the next generation watch to the Forerunner 945. The Forerunner 955 is one of Garmin’s high end smartwatches, and offers a range of features for fitness enthusiasts.

One of the main additions to this watch is that 8 new training features have been added. In this article, we’ll discuss each of these new features and what benefits they offer. We’ll also compare it to the Forerunner 945 to show how it stacks up against its predecessor.

Let’s First Discuss The 46 Features That Have Been Carried Over To The Forerunner 955

When it comes to the brands flag ship watch’s, the next generation watch doesn’t get many new features. Garmin is no different to the others, and I was right in this case. However the Forerunner 955 is now made for multi sport so therefore, the features needed to align with this new direction that the Forerunner series is going.

As it stand the previous generation watch Forerunner 945 does cover all of the requirements needed to push your performance to new levels. Let’s take a look at those features

Training Features Carried Over To Forerunner 955

The above list is an insane amount of training features. Each feature obviously serves a purpose. A high level analytics to track your performance, and also in simulated situations to predict your performance.

However, as we all know. More isn’t always better. In the case of the Forerunner series, I think that’s true. The addition of so many features in the past has made the watch confusing to use for some people. If that is the case for you, then the Forerunner 255 or the Forerunner 55 maybe a better option. Check out my latest articles on those watch’s. Hopefully that may help you.

Garmin’s HRV Test Not Available for The Garmin Forerunner 955

The Garmin Forerunner 945 did have this feature, and for some reason this training feature has not carried over to the new Forerunner 955. If you own the Forerunner 945 and found this feature useful, I just wanted you to know this in case you decide to upgrade.

The 8 New Features Added to The Forerunner 955

With the addition of these 8 new features in the Forerunner 955, that will be a total of 54 features that this watch will have to offer. Below we will go into more detail about each of these new features and how they can help your training.

• Morning report
• Race glance/widget
• HRV status
• Training Readiness
• Improved interval
• Rest timer
• V02 max trail
• Real time stamina

What is Morning Report And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

One of the new features on the Forerunner 955 is called “Morning Report.” It’s a feature that gives you a quick overview of how your body is doing. It will tell you things like how well you’re sleeping, what your resting heart rate is, and how many steps you’ve taken in the last 24 hours.

This information is important because it can help you gauge how hard you need to train that day. If you’re well rested and your heart rate is low, then you might not need to push yourself as hard.

But if you’re not sleeping well and your heart rate is high, then you might need to take it easy or even skip a workout. Either way, the Morning Report is a great way to get a quick overview of your body’s condition.

What is Race/Glance Widget And What Are it’s Benefit’s?

The Race/Glance Widget gives users the ability to see key race information at a glance while on their run. This includes things like your current pace, overall time, and distance covered.

The widget also allows you to see how you are doing in relation to your goal time. This is a great feature for those who are training for a specific race or event.

The benefits of the Race/Glance Widget are that it allows you to see key information about your race at a glance. This can help you to stay on track and make sure you are hitting your goals.

It is also a great motivator to see how you are doing in relation to your goal time.

What is HRV Status And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

Garmin’s HRV status is a new feature that has been added to the Forerunner 955 series. This particular feature is designed to help you train more effectively by monitoring your heart rate variability (HRV).

The main benefit of this feature is that it can help you to better understand how your body is responding to training. This information can then be used to make adjustments to your training plan in order to optimize your results.

What Is Training Readiness And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

Garmin’s Training Readiness is a new feature that has been added to the Forerunner 955 series. This helps to assess how your body is responding to exercise and training.

It does this by taking into account your heart rate, sleep and stress levels. The main benefit of this feature is that it can help you to avoid overtraining and injuries. It can also help you to better recover from workouts and improve your overall fitness.

What is Improved Interval Training And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

Most people are familiar with interval training, as it’s a popular method used by many athletes to improve their performance. By definition, interval training is a type of cardiovascular exercise that alternates between periods of high and low intensity. For example, you might sprint for 30 seconds followed by a minute of walking or jogging.

Interval training is an extremely effective way to improve your cardiovascular fitness and stamina, as well as burning calories. In fact, you can burn up to 50% more calories in the same amount of time compared to traditional steady state cardio.

Garmin’s interval training feature is a great way to get started with this type of training. You can easily set up your intervals, as well as choose from a variety of preset workouts. The Forerunner 955 will also give you audio prompts to let you know when to start and stop each interval.

What is Rest Timer And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

The Rest Timer is a new feature on the Forerunner 955 that will monitor your recovery between intervals. It is important to know how your body is responding to exercise, so you can train smarter and more effectively.

The Rest Timer will give you an estimate of how long it will take for your heart rate to return to its resting state. This will help you to plan your recovery intervals more effectively.

The Rest Timer is a valuable tool for any athlete who wants to train smarter and more efficiently. It can help you to avoid overtraining and stay injury free.

What is V02 Max Trail And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

The V02 Max is a feature on the Forerunner 955 that estimates the maximum amount of oxygen your body can utilize during exercise. This number is affected by various factors such as age, genetics, and intensity of activity.

The benefit to having this number is it can help give you an idea of how hard you can push your body during training.

The V02 Max can also be affected by things like dehydration and heat, so it’s important to keep those factors in mind when using this feature.

If you’re looking to improve your running performance, the V02 Max is a great way to gauge your progress. By knowing your maximum oxygen utilization, you can better pace yourself and avoid over-exertion.

What is Real Time Stamina And What Are It’s Benefit’s?

If you’re a runner, then you’ll be all too familiar with the feeling of hitting the wall. That point in a run where your muscles just feel like they can’t go on any longer, and every step is an effort. Well, Garmin’s new Real Time Stamina feature is designed to help you push through that wall and keep going.

Real Time Stamina uses your heart rate and VO₂ max data to give you an estimate of how long you can keep running at your current pace. It then gives you real-time updates on how your stamina is holding up, so you know when to ease off the gas or push through the pain.

The benefits of this feature are twofold. First, it can help you pace yourself better during training runs, so you don’t hit the wall and have to walk home. Second, it’s a great motivator – knowing that you’ve got the stamina to keep going can give you that extra boost to push through and finish strong.

Final Conclusion

There you have it 8 new features for the Garmin Forerunner 955. It was a real struggle to try and write it in a “non sciency” explanation but I think I managed.

There is so many features in the Forerunner 955, in my opinion it’s more suited for a professional athlete. There is so many different types of tracking abilities, that it can be quite daunting and confusing for a first time user. I think the Forerunner series is amazing, but I would recommend doing your research to see if it’s the right watch for you.

If you are a person who is looking to buy the Forerunner 955, I hope this article was useful to you. I really like what the Forerunner 55 and Forerunner 255 have to offer. Light on the features but really give good insight on your performance. Or better yet, improving your fitness level.

Thank you so much for reading.