# Live-Tracking Fitness Watches This New Running Watch Tracks Your Activity in Real Time By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-watch References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/2015/08/garmin-forerunner-25/) & [buy.garmin](https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/into-sports/running/forerunner-25/prod164366.html) [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970) recently unveiled a new running watch that provides users with real-time [fitness tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitvii-health-watch). Unlike other fitness wearables, the 'Forerunner 25' syncs with your smartphone and lets you share your workout with friends in real time. The Forerunner 25 is the follow-up to Garmin's previous running watch, 'The 15.' In addition to tracking your heart-rate, distance traveled and pace, the Forerunner 25 also offers live-tracking capabilities. This means that you can sync your running data with your phone and then share this information with friends. The idea behind the live-tracking feature is to allow users to challenge one another and compare their progress over time. Beyond its high-tech features, the Forerunner 25 is also stylish. Users who purchase the new running watch can choose between two different sizes and a wide variety of color combinations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real-time Fitness Tracking:** The Forerunner 25's live-tracking capabilities provide real-time fitness tracking, offering opportunities for more personalized and immediate feedback. - **Social Sharing of Workout Data:** The Forerunner 25's ability to sync and share running data with friends in real-time creates opportunities for more interactive and engaging fitness experiences. - **Stylish Fitness Wearables:** The Forerunner 25's stylish design and customizable options reflect the growing demand for fashionable fitness wearables that blend function and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fitness Technology:** The real-time fitness tracking capabilities of the Forerunner 25 present opportunities for innovation in the fitness technology industry, such as personalized coaching and advanced data analytics. - **Social Networking:** The social sharing features of the Forerunner 25 open up possibilities for the social networking industry to integrate fitness data and facilitate virtual fitness communities. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The stylish design and customizable options of the Forerunner 25 align with the fashion and accessories industry's increasing interest in incorporating technology into wearable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Bright Digital Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forerunner-970.md) - [AI Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-ai-fitness-watch.md) - [Race-Ready Smartwatch Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-forerunner-165.md) - [Active Lifestyle-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12.md) - [Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-smartwatch.md) - [Wellness Energy-Monitoring Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-vivoactive-5.md) - [Personalized Fitness Plan Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazfit-active.md) - [Feature-Packed Fitness Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sense-2.md) - [Versatile Women-Focused Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-3.md)