Garmin Forerunner 245 Music // The Fitness Review

In this video I’ll cover all the fitness aspects of this device while using it for running, running indoors on the treadmill, cycling outdoors as well as indoors, weight training using the Garmin Strength Activity Profile, Pool Swimming, and much more. I’ll also cover how to get it set up on Spotify as well as other smartwatch features.

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The Forerunner 245 and 245 Music were provided by Garmin as loaner units for review purposes but this is not a sponsored video.

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[EinstienJr]

I wish you reviewed every fitness device - your reviews are the bomb dude. So much effort.

[FeminineMonkAsh]

Your review on the instinct sold me a couple of years ago, now this video is about to sell me on the Forerunner. Thank you for all the in depth reviews that you do!

[RodrigoJaraPiccardo]

Ran the first time with it today. Big jump from the 235. Used them with the Airpods and not a single dropout. Built quality is excellent.

[Olivier-ivmf]

The BEST Video review about forerunner 245 i saw so far. Thanks to you, i have all my questions answerd and will buy it ! Thanks :)

[mrtyler]

Probably 1 of the best reviews av seen alot of detail clear and easy to understand 👌

[nhil]

I’ve been using my Apple Watch during my half marathon training and thought it was time to invest in a better watch and this review helped so much I ordered the 245 music right after :P thank

[tacovdveen]

Great review. Unbelievable how you can speak so fast, yet well audible, without making no mistakes and giving loads of important and very useful info. Wonderful. I have 1 question. Bluetooth data transfer is slow. I wonder if they use Wifi (instead of bluetooth) on the 245 music version to transfer "running data", making it faster. Or is Wifi only used for music?

[yvettesienkiewicz]

Very through review! I initially was going to buy the 645 music and then I watched one of your earlier videos on the 245 music, which is what I ended up purchasing.

[BloodyIron]

The audio you have here is really great. I can hear your voice and what you're saying exceptionally clearly. And that's important for someone explaining things. Good work! :))) It sounds a _TOUCH_ off-centre, like you're maybe coming in on my right channel a touch more than my left, but I'm not sure if that's just me or not.

[sandratormey]

Thanks Desfit, I’m currently shopping for a fitness watch and you’ve answered all my questions! I appreciate that you do the review from a fitness point of view and not just smart watch functionality.

Great review as always! I am really looking forward to comparison between 245 and 645 as I plan to buy one for my wife. I am happy owner of Fenix 5.

[travis]

I have been anxiously waiting for this! Well done Des! I have an AW4 that I've had about a week. I am tempted to return it for the 245 music so I can gain the recovery, training effect, and HR zone alerts. I'm a fairly casual runner but being active military I have to maintain my conditioning year round. I feel like the Garmin would help me ensure I don't neglect running enough to lose performance.

[philbennett]

Hi Des
Thank you for this review. I watched this and several others you have posted. I am immensely grateful to you. You have provided a wealth of information and as a result I have just ordered two of the 245’s (for my wife and I). Based on the very in depth reviews I am content that I have purchased the right watch for our needs. I would also like to add that in my view your reviews are among the best I have seen on YouTube. You deliver all the important information and so much more in very watchable videos. I learnt so much. It is clear that you put a great deal of effort into your content and I actually found your videos very motivating. Thank you 🙏🏻 and best regards.

[dulcem.hernandezg.]

Desfit, can't stop commenting on how great reviews you do. You answer all of my product questions and your comments are straight to the point. ❤️👌🏼Best wishes to you and happy new year's eve. I'm ready for 2021 with my next purchase.

[mikemk]

I am happy to see your video about the FR245 finally on my feed today. 👏🏼
Great in-depth video. Keep the good work going😉💪🏼

[rafficohen]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. I'm 45 years old and just started to run 2 months ago. I hope I will manage to set up the watch correctly so I can have use for it while running and listening to music ;)

[TheJenkstube]

In the market to replace my Garmin 230. Your videos are the best I have found. Thank you!

[MunkyShaffer]

So crisp. Hats off to your camera set up

[DarkPaadin]

Will wait for your 245 and Venu comparison video!

[mdx]

Thanks for a really in depth review. I actually just picked this up on sale today and mainly got it, as you said, to save me carrying my phone when walking, running, riding. The other main feature I was interested in was the GPS tracking so I could finally see how far I was walking and riding on some different routes I take. Very interesting to see so many other features are built in too.