Garmin named one of the Most Innovative Fitness and Wellness Companies of 2025 by Athletech News

First-of-its-kind HRM-Fit heart rate monitor for women lands Garmin among the top companies that are revolutionizing the health, fitness and wellness industry

OLATHE, Kan., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) has been recognized as one of the Most Innovative Fitness and Wellness Companies of 2025 by Athletech News. The award honors brands worldwide whose products, services and solutions are changing the health, fitness and wellness industry.

Garmin earned the accolade from Athletech News for its innovative HRM-Fit^™ heart rate monitor for women. The first-of-its-kind heart rate monitor clips directly onto medium- and high-support sports bras to maximize comfort while accurately capturing real-time heart rate and training data. It's also versatile enough to be used during activities like running, indoor and outdoor cycling, strength training, HIIT and more.

"We are honored to be recognized as one of this year's most innovative fitness and wellness companies by Athletech News. For over 35 years, Garmin has been at the forefront of technological innovation and we are excited to continue bringing advancements in the fitness and wellness space – like the HRM-Fit – to our customers. The team that oversaw the creation of the HRM-Fit was led by women who were empowered by the chance to develop a product that other women would want to use, and we are so proud to receive this recognition as a result of our dedication to innovation."
—Susan Lyman, Vice President of Global Consumer Marketing

Garmin sponsors some of the world's top female athletes – including professional runners and cyclists – many of whom trust HRM-Fit to help them push their limits.

"The HRM-Fit has been a huge part of my day-to-day training. I use it to help me have accurate data which guides my efforts on easy and hard days. It is comfortable, dependable and useful for runners at every level."
—Cory McGee, 1500-meter professional runner and Garmin-sponsored athlete

To learn more about the HRM-Fit or any of Garmin's innovative products, visit www.garmin.com. To learn more about the Most Innovative Fitness and Wellness Companies of 2025, visit www.athletechnews.com.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garminfitness on social, or follow our blog.

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 is a registered trademark and HRM-Fit is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.