Following a Pool Swim Workout

Your watch can guide you through multiple steps in a swim workout. Creating and sending a pool swim workout is similar to and .

1. Press START.
2. Select Pool Swim.
3. Hold .
4. Select Training.
5. Select an option:
   • Select Workouts to do workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect.
   • Select Critical Swim Speed to record a Critical Swim Speed (CSS) test or enter a CSS value manually ().
   • Select Training Calendar to do or view your scheduled workouts.
6. 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 expressed as a pace per 100 meters. 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. Press START.
2. Select Pool Swim.
3. Hold .
4. Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Do Critical Swim Speed Test.
5. Press DOWN to preview the workout steps (optional).
6. Press START.
7. Press START to start the activity timer.
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 .
4. Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Critical Swim Speed.
5. Enter the minutes.
6. Enter the seconds.