2024-03-20 12:54:08
Let’s use what we write properly!
Today I will talk regarding the watch I am currently using, the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro model.
You can’t just use a good watch like this to tell the time.
‘Let’s use what we write properly!’ I felt like this.
As the price of Fenix 7 pro is regarding 1.3 million won, it is an expensive watch, so it will be full of good features.
‘Why are watches so expensive?’
‘Why do runners look for Garmin watches?’
I want to use this watch as best as I can. So, I am going to study the functions of this watch and apply them in practice.
Recently saving records with Garmin!
There are regarding three weeks left until the Sahara Desert Marathon.
For this desert marathon challenge, I needed an outdoor watch with excellent battery performance and GPS. I had heard a lot of good things regarding Garmin watches from running experts around me, and I was very thankful and fortunate to be able to get in touch with Garmin Korea. And following a brief meeting, I was able to rent a watch (Fenix 7 Pro) that might even be charged using solar power. Solar charging is possible, so it’s perfect for a desert marathon… !
I remember meeting with the person in charge at the time and being impressed by Garmin’s sincere philosophy and customer-oriented mindset. I also wondered if I should do something in exchange for the watch, but the person in charge told me to complete the desert marathon safely and return without any conditions. Just do your best to take on the challenge safely and come back. And he said that if it’s too hard, it’s okay not to finish the race, so safety comes first. My heart was touched as I listened to the person in charge. I felt like they were truly supporting my Sahara Desert Marathon challenge.
From this day on, I think I became a fan of the brand Garmin.
Back to the main point.
One thing I felt while studying Garmin watches was, ‘Wow, this brand is so kind.’ It was.
The reason is that the usage instructions for each watch model were very detailed and friendly on the Garmin website and Garmin YouTube channel. Usually, when you buy a product, there is a brief guide in the product manual, but detailed explanations are often difficult to find. However, in the case of Garmin, in addition to user reviews, I was impressed by the fact that the brand ran its own channel and had many videos that kindly taught how to use the watch.
You can also see the detailed manual for each model on the Garmin website, and it is a whopping 86 pages long. oh my god.
I didn’t want to see it all today haha. I feel like I can conquer Fenix 7 Pro with this manual without having to go through all the trouble of Googling!
If you go to the Garmin website, you can download the manual for each model!
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro has so many features.
Among them, the 11 most memorable features are summarized as follows.
1. Insanely powerful battery (up to 22 days when charging with solar power in smart mode, up to 6 months in battery saving mode)
2.Solar charging possible
3. Waterproof function (possible to depth of 100 meters)
4. All indicators necessary for exercise can be checked (heart rate, cadence, VO2 Max, HRV, running pace, etc.)
5. Light function (3 levels of brightness + red light available)
6. Real-time fitness function
7.Accurate GPS
8.Course features
9.Live tracking function
10. Capable of measuring almost all types of exercise
11.Body battery function
Let’s look at them one by one in detail:
1. Crazy performance battery
Once charged, this watch can be used for 18 days when used in regular smartwatch mode. If you charge it with solar power, it can be used for 22 days. What’s even more surprising is that when used in battery saving mode, it can be used for up to 6 months, including solar charging… . oh my god.
I previously used an Apple Watch, and I remember charging the battery regarding once every two days. So I originally thought that all smartwatches had short battery life, but that wasn’t the case. The battery performance that lasted for more than 3 weeks was truly a new world to me.
Battery details
2.Solar charging possible
Crucially, I thought this watch was perfect for the desert because it can be recharged with solar power. There is no place in the world where solar charging is more advantageous than the sunny desert. Since it is difficult to charge the battery while running through the desert, the solar charging function is literally heaven for people like me.
3. Waterproof function
As I am not familiar with the waterproof function of my watch, I have yet to go into the water with my watch on. Haha, it is said that you can wear this not only in the shower, but also in the swimming pool or the sea up to 100 meters deep. Please note that this model is not for scuba diving, so it would be best not to go too deep. Anyway, all regular water activities are possible!
Up to 100 meters deep! Shocking in a good way haha
4. All indicators necessary for exercise can be checked
(Heart rate, cadence, VO2 Max, HRV, running pace, etc.)
Check key indicators in real time while exercising!
Before wearing a Garmin watch, I never cared regarding my pace, heart rate, or how much stamina I had while running. However, by using this watch, I was able to find my appropriate pace right away when running a marathon or doing regular running training. I found that if I run at a pace of 6 minutes and 30 seconds, I can run very comfortably and for a long time. Even in the full course competition I recently attempted for the first time, I ran at this speed for most of the time. It was difficult at the end so I slowed down to 7 minutes, but haha.
In addition, it shows indicators necessary for exercise, such as heart rate and cadence, so it was very convenient to be able to check them in real time. I haven’t properly measured my maximum heart rate yet, but I’ll have to do so sometime soon.
Oh, by the way, Korean mode is of course supported, but I set the default setting to English to study English. Haha, I hope there are no misunderstandings!
5.Light function
It’s a simple but very useful feature. It can be useful in dark places and the brightness can be adjusted in 3 levels.
It also has a red light function. This may be used to announce my location while hiking at night, or it may be okay to turn it on when the white light is too burdensome. The Desert Marathon, which will be held soon in April, is a marathon that involves walking or running 250km over 6 days, with one day having to cover a distance of over 80km. Also known as Long Day. On this day, I have to keep going on the road in the dark, but even if my headlamp breaks, I feel a little reassured because I have the Garmin light function.
6. Real-time fitness function
As I looked into what functions it had, I found out that it was a real-time stamina function. This function estimates how much stamina remains in real time when you exercise. In order to make an accurate estimate, data must be accumulated for regarding 2-3 weeks, and in addition to indicators such as heart rate, data during sleep are also said to be important. If you want to make good use of this function, be sure to wear a watch when you sleep to ensure accurate measurements!
When there was not much data accumulated, I once ran a full marathon wearing a Garmin watch. Out of curiosity, I tried using this function as well, but at the beginning I had 99% stamina remaining, but following finishing, my stamina was down to 1%. lol
In reality, it felt like there was a little more than 1% left! About 5%… ?hehe
As I accumulate more and more of my data, I need to make Garmin realize that I am a stronger person than I thought!
I took a screenshot of what was posted on Instagram story at the time.
7.Accurate GPS
It is said that one of the reasons Garmin watches are famous is that Garmin has long been famous for its accurate GPS signals. It is said that accuracy has been improved through technology that intersects multiple GPS signals. From the GPS, it can be seen as a tower from the side.
Even if I get lost in the desert, I feel a little relieved thanks to this friend. Still, you have to keep your wits regarding you and not lose your way. Haha.
8.Course features
I also felt that this feature was really smart and novel. The course function is a function that allows you to select courses saved by other people and use them for navigation purposes. They also say that I can make it myself. I recently used the Hanyangdoseong-gil 17K course created by Garmin. If you turn on this function, Garmin will guide you the right way without having to look for a map on your phone. If you take the wrong route, a notification sounds.
It was annoying and difficult to look up the map on my phone every time, but following turning on this function, training became much more convenient. This feature is also highly recommended.
Hanyangdoseong-gil is so pretty. Highly recommended! You can choose the course you want!
9.Live tracking function
It is said that this function is often used to ensure safety when hiking or going to remote places. You can save your route in real time on the Garmin app, and if a dangerous situation arises, you can immediately share your location with people around you, allowing you to respond quickly.
10. Capable of measuring almost all types of exercise
I’m currently preparing for the Sahara Desert Marathon, so I’m mainly using the Running, Hiking, Trademill, and Trail Running features. There are actually many, many types of exercise that can be used. Fitness, dance, triathlon, cycling, golf, swimming, walking, jumping rope, climbing, fishing, horseback riding, yoga and so on. It feels like there are all kinds of things.
In some YouTube videos, it is said that this watch is very useful when playing golf.
If I get a chance, I should try using other types of exercise skills when I have time.
I tried using weights + stairway to heaven in one day!
11.Body battery function
This is also an interesting and useful feature. How do I measure my body battery? It’s really amazing.
At first, I thought it was amazing that my body battery might be measured with just a watch, so I wondered if this function was really accurate. Can I trust it? I also had some doubts. Haha, I read the manual and it says that the body battery is measured by analyzing the user’s heart rate variation, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data. Just like displaying the fuel level of a car! It’s amazing haha. I’ll make it a habit to wear a watch when I sleep and I’ll try to measure my body battery as well.
Document contents
We have summarized 11 key features of the memorable Garmin Fenix 7 Pro watch.
What I felt while studying the functions was that there were almost no useless functions?
It felt like the functions I really needed were carefully crafted. I think I understand why exercise experts like Garmin watches.
I should take this opportunity to pick up this high-quality watch. The desert marathon is really just around the corner. OMG. Go for it!!
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