Insights from Garmin users worldwide provide a
look at key health and fitness trends
OLATHE,
Kan., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) today released its 2024 Garmin Connect™ Data
Report, highlighting overall health and fitness trends from its
customers around the world. From detailed health and wellness stats
– like how well our customers slept or how their bodies responded
to stress – to fitness-driven data like average daily steps,
insights from the Garmin Connect community show 2024 was another
very active year.
Health and wellness takeaways
- Average Body Battery™ level: 71. Garmin
users have the most energy on Tuesdays, yet Saturdays typically see
the lowest score. The Netherlands
has the highest average Body Battery score, while Japan has the lowest average.
- Average sleep score: 71. Users in The Netherlands get the best sleep, while
those in Indonesia have the lowest
average sleep score.
- Average stress score: 30. Mondays are the least
stressful day of the week, while Saturdays saw the highest scores.
Users in Malaysia had the highest
stress scores this year and those in South Korea had the lowest.
Fitness takeaways
- Average training readiness score: 60. Users in
New Zealand are the most prepared
for a workout, while South Korea
has the lowest average score.
- Training status seems linked to seasonality in
the Northern Hemisphere with "Detraining" statuses most common in
October, November and December while "Peaking" and "Productive"
statuses were most common in June, July, August and September.
- Daily steps: 8,317 per day. Garmin customers in
Hong Kong take the most steps, yet
those in Indonesia have the lowest
daily average.
- Fitness age: On average, Garmin users are 2.48 years
"younger" than their real ages.
Largest activity increases recorded in Garmin Connect
- Track running: +65%
- HIIT: +56%
- Pilates: +42%
- E-bike riding: +38%
- Indoor rock climbing: +31%
Click here to read the entire report
Professional athlete approved
Garmin sponsors some of the world's top athletes, including
professional runners and cyclists. Hannah
Shell is a professional off-road cyclist and
Garmin-sponsored athlete. Here's how the technology featured in
Garmin's latest smartwatches helps her power her passions.
"I use data in the Garmin Connect app as an objective measure
of how my body is responding to my current training load. The data
presented in the Garmin Connect app helps determine whether there
are external factors (e.g. life stress, illness, etc.) that may be
contributing to fatigue.
"Training status is a great summary of several data points
that can indicate whether the plan I'm following is tracking to my
goals. The expanded data and views help me to add context to the
training status and to get a more complete picture of my health if
something seems off — things like sleep patterns, menstrual cycle,
altitude acclimation, and HRV balance can help me narrow down on an
issue. For example, when I saw the "overreaching" status in Garmin
Connect, I consulted my doctor and it turned out to be an early
indicator of an iron deficiency that was impacting my HRV."
Garmin's latest smartwatches – like the Venu® 3 and
fēnix® 8 – are packed with popular health and fitness
features. Whether you're looking to prepare for an event, pursue a
personal milestone or focus more on overall wellness, Garmin has a
smartwatch that's ready for any goal. Click here to learn more
about the latest lineup of Garmin smartwatches.
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and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing
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Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a
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About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International,
Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is
incorporated in Switzerland, and
its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Venu and fēnix are
registered trademarks and Garmin Connect and Body Battery are
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