Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move. You can create and find strength workouts using Garmin Connect and send them to your watch.
- Press START.
- Select Strength.
The first time you record a strength training activity, you must select which wrist your watch is on.
- Select a workout.
NOTE: If you don't have any strength workouts downloaded to your watch, you can select Free > START, and go to step 6.
- Press DOWN to view a list of workout steps (optional).
- Press START > Do Workout > START > Start Workout to start the set timer.
- Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish the set and start a new one.
- Press BACK to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears.
- If necessary, edit the number of reps.
TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.
- When you are done resting, press BACK to start your next set.
- Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
- After your last set, press STOP to stop the set timer.
- Select Stop Workout > Save.
Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities
- Do not look at the watch while performing reps.
You should interact with the watch at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.
- Focus on your form while performing reps.
- Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
- Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.
- Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the watch returns to the starting position.
NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.
- Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
- Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.
You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.