Garmin is pushing a major new update to its smartwatches

Garmin has announced a major update for its smartwatches. The company is pushing a bunch of new features to the Epix (Gen 2), Fenix 7 series, Forerunner series, Venu series, and a few other models. Its Edge 540, Edge 840, and Edge 1040 series GPS cycling computers are also getting a big update with several new features.

According to the official announcement from Garmin, this update brings an Endurance score feature to compatible models. It measures your ability to sustain prolonged efforts and gives you insight into how training impacts your overall endurance. The Hill score feature will provide similar insights into your capability of running uphill. It measures your running strength and endurance and tracks your progress over time.

Garmin has also improved the Muscle Maps feature for strength workouts. It lets “preview what muscle groups will be worked during custom or preset HIIT, cardio, and Pilates workouts, then review the stats post-workout in the Garmin Connect app.” The Workouts App, meanwhile, now lets you better organize workouts. You can find and organize suggested workouts as well as those downloaded or created in the Garmin Connect app.

When using maps, your Garmin smartwatch will help you interpret terrain and elevation changes more effectively thanks to a new 3D map view with color and topographic shading. If you’re checking the map for weather information, you can see map overlays for precipitation, cloud cover, temperature, and wind data right on your wrist. This will help you make informed weather decisions on the go without digging deep.

Garmin smartwatches are getting more new features with this update

This update also brings a Fish Forecast feature to compatible Garmin smartwatches. Your watch will send you suggestions for the best days and times to fish. These suggestions are “based on a celestials database that tracks sun and moon rise and set times, relative position to your location, and more,” the company explains.

Gamers, meanwhile, will find the integration with the Garmin GameOn app helpful. It provides biometric-based data that shows your optimal stress zone and helps you plan breaks. You can also check your Body Battery energy levels to determine when you’re in your best shape.

Users with one of the aforementioned Garmin Edge devices can now create and share cycling routes using the Garmin Connect app. The app will give you a unique code for your routes. Garmin says these updates are now rolling out to users worldwide. Everyone should receive the update over the next few weeks.

In the meantime, Garmin has released its popular UltraFit nylon straps in more sizes, making it compatible with more smartwatches. The strap now comes in three sizes (20mm, 22mm, and 26mm) for QuickFit compatible models and three sizes (18mm, 20mm, and 22mm) for quick-release models. The company has priced the strap at $39.99.