Do You Put The "OX" In Pulse Ox?
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Do You Put The "OX" In Pulse Ox?

Are you training for your next triathlon? Or just beginning for fitness journey? Or maybe you just want a stylish pulse oximeter to wear all the time? The the Garmin Fenix 6 might just be the perfect match for you.

Garmin Fenix 6 smart Watch Pulse Oximeter

The Garmin Fenix 6 is the latest in smart watch design. It is packed with every feature an outdoor enthusiast could ask for from altimeter to topographical maps. However, the most important to viewers of this website is SpO2 readings. And the Garmin Fenix 6 does a good job of providing continuous measurements. This is especially helpful while sleeping to determine if you might suffer from sleep apnea or snoring. And extremely useful for athletes when working out to determine if they need to reduce their intensity if their bodies are not absorbing oxygen as needed.


Garmin Fenix 6
Source: Garmin

As we mentioned earlier, the Garmin Fenix 6 is full of wonderful features. Although most would never be utilized by the average person. But you never know when you'll find yourself lost in the woods and realize you have a small command center on your wrist that can guide you to safety. Lets break down some of the features:

  • Pulse Ox Sensor - Blood oxygen saturation levels

  • Respiration Tracking - Breaths per minute

  • Sleep Monitoring - Measure light, deep, and REM sleep cycles

  • Acclimation - Measure how well you're doing at your current elevation

  • Performance Metrics - Measure VO2

  • Body Battery Energy Monitor - lets you know if you should have energy or might need to rest


Garmin Felin 6
Source: Garmin

That was only a few (very few) of the features included in this smart watch. The Garmin Fenix 6 is a solid built watch. The lens is Power Glass which charges the watch via solar power. The bezel is made of stainless steel or Diamond-Like Carbon coated in titanium. The case is a fiber-reinforced polymer. And there are four choices of bands: leather, metal, silicon or fabric.


If you are looking for a watch that evokes your inner James Bond, then the Garmin Fenix 6 is the best option for you.


You can buy the Garmin Fenix 6 on Amazon here.




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