Garmin fans could soon get muscle oxygen readings in future devices

Date:
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:49:57 +0000

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Garmin could bring muscle oxygen monitoring to future devices after its
latest acquisition.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Garmin may have bought a
fitness company aimed at serious athletes The purchase could add muscle
oxygen stats to future Garmin products The acquisition has not yet been officially confirmed The best Garmin devices can do a lot, but there are a
few ways they fall short right now. But if a new rumor is correct, Garmin
fans could expect to see an interesting new feature for dedicated athletes in future products.

That idea comes from the5krunner , which recently published a report claiming that Garmin has quietly snapped up specialist fitness firm Moxy Monitor ,
with that impression supposedly confirmed by a source with direct knowledge
of the transaction. Moxy Monitor makes muscle oxygen (SmO2) sensors that are used by elite athletes to help them train more effectively. Its a market that Garmin has apparently been considering entering, with the company filing a patent for an algorithm to measure SmO2 data earlier this year, the 5krunner says. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

The report adds that a response by Moxy Monitors founder to the outlets questions implicitly confirms the deal. Thats because Moxy Monitors founder directed questions towards Garmin rather than his own companys press office. Garmin itself has made no comment on the rumored acquisition. Keeping up with rivals (Image credit: Moxy Monitor) If youre a high-level athlete, the revelation of Garmins rumored purchase might be an exciting one. If it proves to be accurate, future Garmin wearables might be able to integrate SmO2 measurements and help serious sportspeople improve their performance. You may like The Garmin Cirqa and Garmin's TrainingPeaks acquisition could have a connection It looks like Garmin is finally preparing its Fitbit Air-style
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As the5krunner points out, the deal could also lead to Garmin releasing new devices. Since you cant take SmO2 readings from your wrist and instead need
to use a near-infrared spectroscopy sensor, the5krunner says that new
hardware would be required if Garmin were to put Moxy Monitors tech to good use.

And the report points out that Garmin competitor Whoop has patented its own SmO2 strap. That means that Garmins purchase of Moxy Monitor gives it a way
to keep up with its rivals in this area without having to build an entirely new system from scratch. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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Garmin products can already read SmO2 data from third-party straps, and that will likely to continue to be refined with Moxy Monitor on board. That might be the most immediate change we see, with new hardware further out on the horizon.

Whatever the outcome, anyone wanting to get more serious fitness metrics from their Garmin devices might just get a boost if this acquisition turns out to be the real deal. But with Garmin not confirming anything for now, well
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