The New Pixel Watch 5: Run Smarter, Maximize Training, and More
- The Pixel Watch 5 can help you get the most out of your training before, during, and after your run.
This performance-ready Pixel Watch 5 has your back before, during, and after your workout. Its advanced running features let you create the perfect run routine, stay motivated in real time, perfect your form, and maximize your performance.
It’s great for non-runners, too. The
can give your cardio and strength training a boost by analyzing your stats and giving you insights. Whether you’re pounding the pavement in the lead-up to a big race, hitting the trails to mix up your routine, or starting a new high intensity interval training (HIIT) workout to burn calories, the Pixel Watch 5 can help you track your progress and reach your goals in 50+ exercises.To get the most out of your training, you need to run smarter, not just harder. Doing so begins before you even slip on your shoes. And the Pixel Watch 5 can help with its advanced running features, along with those devoted to readiness and cardio load.
Plan the best routine for you with Workout Builder. Add timed warmups and cool-downs, pace and heart rate targets, and intervals. And then track your progress in real time.
Want to do the same 5-mile route you run every Monday and see how you progress? You can easily access your routine from your saved workouts on your Pixel Watch 5. Then feel free to leave everything else behind, including your
– and your old personal best.If you’re keen on exploring new running routes, but aren’t sure if you’ll have Wi-Fi coverage, there’s an easy solution. You can download a Google map of the area – whether it’s a park, a neighborhood, or a trail – and access it from your wrist. That way you can get lost in the moment during your run, not in the woods.
If you want extra help setting up the right routine, your personal health coach built with
and available with Google Health Premium will recommend daily running routines. They’re tailored to you, based on your goals, training history, target cardio load, and readiness.Ready to lace up and get started?
Whether you’re pounding the pavement for a big race, hitting the trails to boost your heart rate, or starting a new HIIT routine, the Pixel Watch 5 can help you track your progress and reach your goals.
The Pixel Watch 5 even gives you an extra boost with real-time guidance. Whether you’re on one of your custom runs, or a run routine recommended by your personal health coach built with Gemini (only available with
), it offers audio and haptic cues for when your next sprint is coming up, to maintain your pace, or when it’s time to cool down. You can finish your run knowing you pushed yourself to the limit, without overdoing it.For those who prefer running outside, the Pixel Watch 5 was designed for easy glanceability. Whether you opt for the
, the device has a first-of-its-kind Actua 360 domed display and features 50% more peak brightness (3,000 nits vs. 2,000 nits).A big part of running is getting into a rhythm and avoiding distractions. That’s why Google designed the Pixel Watch 5 to help you lose yourself in your music. Now, you can control your playlist directly with media controls.
And if you want an even more seamless experience between your run and your music, pair your Pixel Watch 5 with the latest Pixel earbuds.
are lighter, have an adjustable fit for premium comfort, and feature a powerful AI chip that delivers twice the active noise cancellation.The Pixel Watch 5 also includes
. Fall Detection calls emergency services if you take a major tumble. Safety Check sets a timer on your watch that will share your location with your emergency contacts if you’re unresponsive after a certain time period. And SOS satellite communications can help connect you to emergency services, even if you’re off the grid. With the Pixel Watch 5, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’re safe and focus on the finish line.A big part of running involves how you feel: your feet pounding the pavement, your breath burning in your lungs, your legs straining with each stride, and of course, that pulse of euphoria when you’re finally done.
But when it comes to performance, feeling only gets you so far. What may feel like a great run may actually involve an inefficient gait, a slower time, or a pace that’s not recommended for your goals and training. That’s why the Pixel Watch 5 includes advanced running form analysis that gives insights on your run after it’s over.
Here’s how it works: The device uses motion sensors and machine learning to delve into how you run and turn the data into insights to help you improve your gait and avoid injuries. The metrics it uses include cadence, ground contact time, ground contact balance, vertical oscillation, stride length, and vertical ratio. To see how you can improve, check out a detailed breakdown in your
app after your run.All of the sensors on your Pixel Watch 5 come in handy when you’re looking to track your overall performance, too. Keep track of your weekly mileage, personal records, average heart rate, and more in your run performance dashboard in the Google Health app. Because peak performance is more than a feeling – it’s science.
The Pixel Watch 5 is not just a fitness watch for runners. It was designed for working out in general. So if you’re more into strength training, biking or HIIT workouts, this watch works with the Google Health app to give your workouts a boost. If you love to lift, you can plan custom strength workouts directly in the Google Health app. Choose the exact exercises, reps, weights, and rest timers you want. Then, launch the plan on your watch at the gym and modify it instantly from your wrist to change the reps or reorder exercises when equipment is busy. (Coming soon) Together, the watch and Google Health app can monitor your heart rate, track your activity zones, help you with fitness routines, and more.
Your Pixel Watch 5’s sensors also work with machine learning to analyze your goals, training history, readiness, and target load for each day. These stats will help your watch figure out what kind of workout your body can handle. That way you can optimize your training, avoid overdoing it, and stay active for years to come.