Following a Pool Swim Workout

Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a swim workout. Creating and sending a pool swim workout is similar to Workouts and Following a Following a Workout From Garmin Connect.

  1. From the watch face, select START > Pool Swim > Options > Training.
  2. Select an option:
    • Select Workouts to do workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect.
    • Select Training Calendar to do or view your scheduled workouts.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test

Your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) value is the result of a time-trial-based test. Your CSS is the theoretical speed you can maintain continuously without exhaustion. You can use your CSS to guide your training pace and monitor your improvement.

  1. From the watch face, press START.
  2. Select Pool Swim.
  3. Hold MENU.
  4. Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Do Critical Swim Speed Test.
  5. Press DOWN to preview the workout steps.
  6. Select OK.
  7. Press START.
  8. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Editing Your Critical Swim Speed Result

You can manually edit or enter a new time for your CSS value.

  1. From the watch face, press START.
  2. Select Pool Swim.
  3. Hold MENU.
  4. Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Critical Swim Speed.
  5. Enter the minutes.
  6. Enter the seconds.