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I tried Garmin’s most underrated fitness watch, and it’s not just for runners

· By Endurance Wire

By Matt Ray Contributions by Matt Kollat Last updated 5 November 2025 In Reviews At first glance, the Garmin Vivoactive 6 looks like a simple lifestyle watch: lightweight, sleek, and a bit of a crowd-pleaser. But don’t be fooled. Under that streamlined exterior is one of Garmin’s most accessible yet surprisingly powerful smartwatches to date, designed to keep up with your running, gym sessions, golf rounds, yoga, and even breathwork. Launched as the successor to the Vivoactive 5 , this sixth-gen model marks a quiet evolution for Garmin. It ditches any overcomplication in favour of ease, clarity, and versatility.

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