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Best Garmin Instinct bands 2024

By Christine Persaud last updated

Wrap it around Of the many Garmin Instinct models, many are compatible with 22mm QuickFit bands. Here are some of our favorite bands to pair with your wearable.

Wrap it around
Training effect scores on the Garmin Forerunner 955

The Garmin watch that we once called "the best runner's watch, period" has scored a MAJOR discount at Best Buy

By Patrick Farmer published

Run, don't walk Level up your fitness game for less cash with the discounted Garmin Forerunner 955, a rugged smartwatch with a ton of personalized guidance for new runners and experienced athletes alike.

Run, don't walk
A custom Garmin Connect IQ watch face showing a cat.

How to change and customize Garmin watch faces

By Michael L Hicks published

Add some style Changing a Garmin watch face isn't as easy as it is on most Android watches. We'll show you the steps you'll need, including downloading a second Garmin app for customized faces and data fields.

Add some style
The post-run Run Power Zones on the Garmin Forerunner 165.

I asked Garmin how to fix my running form, and the answer will surprise beginners

By Michael L Hicks published

Sunday Runday You shouldn't "obsess over" or "monkey with" running dynamics, says a Garmin Forerunner head. But there IS a way to improve your stats.

Sunday Runday
The Garmin Forerunner 165 and 965 side-by-side on a bench, showing identical heart rate data after a run activity.

The latest Garmin Forerunner beta update is built for power users and clumsy runners

By Michael L Hicks published

Bug fixes & features Beta update 19.09, the Garmin Forerunner 165's first, adds new widgets for Messenger and Jet Lag Adviser, along with a long-overdue bug fix.

Bug fixes & features
Close-up view of the Garmin Forerunner 165 during a run activity.

Garmin Forerunner 165 review: Barely a compromise

By Michael L Hicks published

Affordable high-end data Our Garmin Forerunner 165 review shows why it's the best budget running watch, with (almost) all of the core features and accuracy that serious runners need.

Affordable high-end data
Garmin Enduro 2 displaying different exercises on the watch screen

Garmin adds a ton of new features and bug fixes in latest beta

By Jay Bonggolto published

massive update Garmin just loaded its top smartwatches with a ton of new features and bug fixes in a new update.

massive update
Garmin Forerunner 165 and 965 sitting atop one another on a plant.

I'd swap my Garmin Forerunner 965 for this much cheaper smartwatch in a heartbeat — if it weren't for one thing

By Michael L Hicks published

Sunday Runday Garmin strategically withholds software from its cheaper watches. Only one missing Garmin Forerunner 165 tool is hard to lose.

Sunday Runday
The Garmin Forerunner 165, COROS PACE 3, Fitbit Charge 6, and Polar H10 sitting together on a table.

I tested the Garmin Forerunner 165 against the two best cheap fitness trackers

By Michael L Hicks published

Put to the test How the Forerunner 165 compared for steps, GPS, and heart rate against the Fitbit Charge 6 and COROS PACE 3.

Put to the test
Heart rate zones on the Garmin Forerunner 965

Latest Garmin Forerunner update sounds great on paper but may be causing tracking issues

By Michael L Hicks published

Heart rate issues Aside from cool tricks like Lap Undo and a track database, Garmin Forerunner update 18.22 has apparently introduced heart rate tracking issues.

Heart rate issues
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