Garmin Vivoactive 4
The Garmin Vivoactive 4 isn’t the same as a Forerunner watch.
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LYO X`^TNThe Garmin Vivoactive 4 puts the
tech smarts of the watches used
by the ultra-marathon-running
elite into a more accessible
wearable.
Andrew WilliamsA range of apps
can help you
track exercise.2020EDITOR
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