Garmin - vívosmart HR+

This is what I do when I want to wear a dressy watch. It looks more like a fitness devise and less like a watch. I have the vivosmart HR+. It was my first garmin before I upgraded.

I had a Fitbit originally too - it was really good at motivating me. that was maybe in the early 2000’s. Your Garmin options vary hugely if your only parameter is steps and HR - you can get a vivosmart 5 for about $120 at Amazon that will do that. (I started my Garmin “journey” after the Fitbit with the vivosmart HR+). Your best Garmin choice depends on other factors- budget, form factor (huge or small, screen type), other functions you want (mini ECG? Integrated flashlight (which I love)? HRV status?). I recommend going to the Garmin site, clicking on the menu (two lines) at top left, then smartwatches/products/all smartwatches. Then “filter and sort” and “shop by feature”. Try some different clicks and then “sort by price” and see what you like. My most motivating feature on a Garmin now that I run (slowly) is looking at my overall training load under “training status”. It looks like the Venu 4 has the training status feature, and a daily suggested workout for walking (which isn’t there on higher end models). Looks like it is also currently the cheapest option with integrated ECG (if you get palpitations and want to screen for atrial fibrillation). I would personally prefer the enduro 3 right now because of the MIP screen (which are being left behind in most models), but that costs more and wouldn’t have the walking workouts for you. It also has a different aesthetic. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/c/wearables-smartwatches/?sorter=price-asc¤tPage=1 in

I'm in the same boat as you. I wish Garmin had a ring or band or something like that. Vivosmart or vivofit are as close as it gets. I actually just ordered a vivosmart yesterday that I'm going to change the band on to something that won't grab the cuff of my dress shirts like silicone. I'm tired of my Fenix ruining the cuffs of my dress shirts and also having a nice watch sitting at home unworn.

This is what I do. I have a Garmin Fenix as my sports watch and switch to the Vivosmart when I am wearing my Speedy.

I have the vivosmart, its sleep tracking is crap. Doesn't the Fenix do sleep tracking as well?

I use the garmin vivosmart to track my resting HR. I can't imagine paying a subscription for that data.

Outside the floors counting, my Vivosmart does it all. It has a screen but you can turn it off unless you press the button, so it stays off

Vivosmart and Vivomove don't have built-in GPS. Only have 'connected GPS', which relies on your phone. Forerunner 55 would work as a basic watch, for running or pool swimming etc. Though doesn't support outdoor swimming. Forerunner 255S or 265S would be better, they have a proper triathlon mode.

What about the vivosmart? Basic tracking, notifications, she won't even remember she has it on, has a good charge too I think cuz it's more basic? Two different sizes as well if she's smaller, and a couple colours I believe. Anything more fancy than that will just be a waste it sounds like.

If you only need HR and you prioretize size get the vivosmart If you also want SmartWatch features get the venu sq