# Heart-Monitoring Sport Watches The Garmin Forerunner 235 Features a Heart Rate Sensor By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-forerunner-235 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/21/garmins-latest-sports-watch-has-new-heart-rate-sensor-tech/) & [go.redirectingat](http://go.redirectingat.com/?id=72705X1521812&site=engadget.com&xs=1&isjs=1&url=https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/running/forerunner-235/prod529988.html&xguid=039cf85d016b6c607bef7fec4c4541e9&xuuid=0c85dbd32a1bb614c02d136d5bb5eb1e&xsessid=5e2683f5b5be11adba4bcb90924eafca&xcreo=0&xed=0&sref=http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/21/garmins-latest-sports-watch-has-new-heart-rate-sensor-tech/&pref=http://www.engadget.com/page/3/&xtz=240) The [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrmfit) Forerunner 235 is a new GPS watch that happens to be equipped with the first [wrist-based heart rate sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-frontier-x2) ever seen on a Garmin product. This particular GPS watch uses the special Garmin Elevate optical sensor, that enables it to display heart rate and training-related information directly on the wearable. The watch's predecessor, the Forerunner 225, is also equipped with an optical sensor although that one was designed by [Mio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mio-cosmetics). This watch allows you to get rid of the invasive, annoying and often odd-looking chest strap, although you have to be willing to pay the price of $329. At the end of the way, the Garmin Forerunner 235 is a watch that is designed to help you get the most out of your runs and workouts, while learning about your body all the way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wrist-based Heart Rate Sensors:** The development of wrist-based heart rate sensors eliminates the need for invasive and uncomfortable chest straps, opening up new possibilities for wearable technology. - **Optical Sensor Technology:** The use of optical sensors in heart-monitoring sport watches allows for accurate heart rate measurement directly from the wrist, providing convenience and improved user experience. - **Personalized Fitness Tracking:** Heart-monitoring sport watches equipped with advanced sensors and tracking capabilities allow users to gain insights into their body's performance, enabling personalized fitness tracking. ### Who This Affects Most - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of heart rate sensors in sport watches presents disruptive opportunities for the wearable technology industry, creating more user-friendly and precise fitness tracking devices. - **Fitness and Sports:** The introduction of heart-monitoring sport watches revolutionizes the fitness and sports industry by providing athletes and fitness enthusiasts with accurate and real-time heart rate monitoring, enhancing training and performance. - **Health and Wellness:** Heart-monitoring sport watches contribute to the health and wellness industry by offering individuals the ability to easily track and monitor their heart rate during physical activities, promoting overall well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clip-On Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrmfit.md) - [Data-Capturing Running Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-hrmpro-plus.md) - [Fitness-Tracking Colorful Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-570.md) - [Rugged Outdoor-Ready Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-shock-1.md) - [Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-vivoactive-5.md) - [Stylish Bright Digital Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970.md) - [Race-Ready Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-forerunner-165.md) - [Electrocardiogram Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecg-app.md) - [Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-active.md)