Advice please !

[ButtercupKid]

Haven’t been here for ages but hope to be back by summer ! In the meantime, my teenage son wants a fitness monitor for his birthday and I don’t know where to start. Please could experienced users give me some idea of how they work, good and bad features and experiences etc ? Thanks in advance, and happy running x

[Tasha99 Graduate]

If he wants a running watch, I’d get him the garmin 45 or if you want to spend more, the 245 👍🏽

If he’s not into running, something like the Galaxy active as it’s a bit more trendy and touchscreen too.

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Tasha99]

Thanks ! 😊

[Instructor57 Graduate]

I would echo what Tasha99 has said 👍

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks. Could either of you tell me what would make these models ideal for a beginner ?

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I’m not sure what you mean?

[Instructor57 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I have the Garmin 45 and use it purely as a running watch for which its ideal , it's a relatively low cost watch but has enough features for most recreational runners and easy to use and up to now been 100% reliable .You will find a lot about its features on YouTube,