Garmin CIRQA...Let's Chat!

Garmin CIRQA...Let's Chat!

Author: DC Rainmaker & DesFit August 4, 2026 Duration: 34:25

Ray and Des chat about the long-awaited Garmin CIRQA activity tracker.

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Related Content:

Garmin CIRQA Review (Des - YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xawIOjzqvCo

Garmin CIRQA Accuracy Comparison (Ray - YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K4x0CnuQug

Garmin CIRQA Accuracy Comparison (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/08/accuracy-deep-dive-garmin-cirqa-whoop-fitbit-air-amazfit-helio-polar-loop-testing.html

Garmin CIRQA FAQ (Des - YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8YqGlYyg_I

 

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