Train Smarter with the Latest GPS Running Watches from Garmin® – Introducing the Forerunner® 230 and 235 and Garmin Elevate™ Wrist Heart Rate Technology

OLATHE, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today
announced two of the company’s latest GPS running watches –the
Forerunner 230 and the Forerunner 235. Tracking distance, pace, time,
heart rate1 and more, the 230 and 235 keep runners on pace
for their next personal record. The Forerunner 235 is the first product
to feature Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology, which displays
heart rate and zone on an easy-to-read, colorful graphic interface, so
runners new to tracking heart rate can train more effectively. The
Forerunner 230 pairs easily with a chest-worn strap to get all the same
data right on the watch. When connected to a compatible smartphone2,
runners can stay connected with smart notifications and motivated with
music controls and audio prompts that announce their lap times. Daily
activity tracking3 features including all-day heart rate
tracking on the 235 keep runners apprised of their all-day steps,
calories and sleep. The 230 and 235 are also compatible with the Connect
IQ™ smartwatch platform. With Connect IQ, users are able to customize
their watch with additional apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields.


“We’re excited to add two new devices to our lineup of GPS running
watches with the Forerunner 230 and 235,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice
president of worldwide sales. “These watches provide a new form factor
and training toolset, plus the convenient wrist-based heart rate in the
235 is one more way Garmin is helping runners meet their training goals,
whether it be running a 5K or a marathon.”

Training with Heart Rate

Measure more than just distance and pace with the 230 and 235 by
tracking other essential data such as heart rate, heart rate zone and
VO2 max. The Forerunner 235 with Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate
technology features a built-in optical sensor to measure heart rate at
the wrist, giving runners the option to run without a strap, while the
230 is compatible with ANT+® heart rate straps. Both the 230 and 235
have new, 44% larger, sunlight-readable displays with a color graphical
interface to display heart rate data, so runners can get the data they
need at a quick glance. Also when used with heart rate, Forerunner 230
and 235 users can get their VO2 max estimate, predict race times, and
get a recovery timer, so they know how long to rest before attempting
their next hard run.

Stay Connected

Through a compatible smartphone, 230 and 235 users can stay connected
and motivated during and in-between workouts with smart notifications
for call, text and email alerts, music controls and audio alerts for lap
and lap times during a run. The Forerunner 230 and 235 are both
compatible with the Connect IQ smartwatch platform, so users will be
able to customize their watch with additional apps, widgets, watch faces
and data fields.

The 230 and 235 automatically sync with the recently updated Garmin
Connect™ Mobile app when in range, so users can check in throughout the
day to view reports on activity progress, track their sleep hours, join
step challenges and more. Garmin Connect Mobile’s easy-to-use interface
provides daily information and trends over time and can be linked to a
MyFitnessPal account to automatically sync calorie and nutritional
information, allowing users to view active and consumed calories, and
remaining calories (based on goals set in MyFitnessPal).

With up to 16 hours of battery life in training mode and 5 weeks in
watch mode with activity tracking and smart notifications, the
Forerunner 230 boasts extended battery life to get more workouts in on a
single charge. The 235 can get up to 11 hours of battery life in
training mode and up to nine days in activity tracking mode with smart
notifications. Both the 230 and 235 are also water resistant to 50 meters4
to withstand the elements.

The Forerunner 230 will be available in black/white, purple strike/white
and force yellow/black, and will begin shipping in Q4. It will have a
suggested retail price of $249.99 and the Forerunner 230 Bundle with
Premium Heart Rate Monitor will have a suggested retail price of
$299.99. The Forerunner 235 will be available in black/gray,
black/marsala and frost blue/black, and will begin shipping in Q4. It
will have a suggested retail price of $329.99.

For more than 25 years, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who live
an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units,
including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation.
For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom,
contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
twitter.com/garmin,
or youtube.com/garmin.

1 ANT+ compatible HRM strap needed for the Forerunner 230, no
strap required for the Forerunner 235.

2 See Garmin.com/BLE for a list of compatible phones.

3 See Garmin.com/ataccuracy

4 For more information, see Garmin.com/waterrating.

About Garmin

Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN).
Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal
subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United
Kingdom. Garmin, Forerunner and ANT+ and are registered trademarks, and
Garmin Connect is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

The Bluetooth work mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service
marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:

This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd.
and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current
expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in
this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as
a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting
Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 27, 2014, filed
by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file
number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html.
No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin
undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.

Contacts

Garmin International Inc.
Maddie Estrada, 913-397-8200
media.relations@garmin.com

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