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Whether you want to set a PR in your next 10K or you’re gearing up for your first century ride, you’ve got to train consistently. Now there’s a tool to help you every step of the way: Garmin Training Center® software, available for PC or Mac computers.
What is Garmin Training Center (GTC)?
Garmin Training Center (GTC) is a training tool for your computer that works with your compatible Garmin fitness device. With GTC, you can analyze and store workout data from your Garmin device on your computer, as well as plan and save future workouts. GTC is included when you purchase a compatible Garmin fitness device. You can also download the latest version of Garmin Training Center for free.
Compatible Garmin devices: Forerunner 50 (PC Only), Forerunner® 201 (PC Only), Forerunner 301, Forerunner 205, Forerunner 305, Forerunner 405 (PC Only), Edge® 205, Edge 305, Edge 605, Edge 705
Compatible computers: IBM-compatible PCs running Windows® 2000 or XP operating systems | New! Intel-based Macs or PowerPCs (G3 or newer) running OS X 10.4 or later
How can GTC improve my training?
You’ll benefit from GTC in two primary ways: it helps you analyze workouts you’ve already completed, and it helps you plan workouts for the future. Your Garmin fitness product records an incredible amount of data from your workout or activity. Garmin Training Center saves this data and helps you review and analyze it. You can also create, save and schedule workouts and transfer them to your fitness device. View GTC screens.
- Review your workout data, including pace/speed, distance, time, calories burned; and if available, heart rate, cadence and detailed elevation.
- View a detailed graph of your workout data in GTC, plotted over time or distance.
- View a map of your workout that shows the exact path you traveled. (Maps are not available with Forerunner 50 activities.)
- Categorize your workout history according to type of activity.
- Review previous workouts, which are saved by day and week.
- Create customized workouts with specific goals and rest intervals. Then send them to your fitness device.*
- Schedule workouts for a specific day with GTC’s calendar.
GTC even comes with several workout templates designed by the experts at TrainingPeaks.com. TrainingPeaks provides custom training plans for beginning, intermediate and advanced athletes training for all types of events.
*Forerunner 201 cannot load workouts from GTC.
New! Improve Your Performance with New Leaf Fitness
Forerunner 305, along with Garmin Training Center, is compatible with New Leaf Active Metabolic Training™, a scientifically-based program designed to help you achieve your fitness goals. Take a New Leaf assessment, which scientifically measures your true heart rate zones and caloric burn rate. Next, the New Leaf program provides you with a personalized exercise plan designed to help improve your fitness, lose weight or take your performance to the next level. Load your New Leaf workouts and updated user profile into Garmin Training Center and your Forerunner 305 to help you train smarter and achieve your fitness goals. Learn more...
Train with MotionBased®
For even more detailed analysis of your activities, check out MotionBased, a web-based service that lets you save and analyze your activities. MotionBased provides detailed charts, reports, historical weather, split analysis and interactive maps, which let you "relive" your activities by simulating your exact route with media controls. MotionBased also hosts an online community called the TrailNetwork, where you can contribute, share, and search through a growing database of running, cycling and other outdoor activities from around the world. View the MotionBased video to learn more.
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