Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect), and you must pair the vívoactive device with a compatible smartphone.

1. From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2. Select Training > Training Plans.
3. Select and schedule a training plan.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Review the training plan in your calendar.

Adaptive Training Plans

Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. When you start a plan, the Garmin Coach widget is added to the widget loop on your vívoactive device.

Starting Today’s Workout

After you send a training plan to your device, the Garmin Coach widget appears in your widget loop.

1. From the watch face, swipe to view the Garmin Coach widget.

   If a workout for this activity is scheduled for today, the device shows the workout name and prompts you to start it.

2. Select a workout.
3. Select View to view the workout steps, and swipe right when you are finished viewing the steps (optional).
4. Select Do Workout.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Viewing Scheduled Workouts

You can view workouts scheduled in your training calendar and start a workout.

1. Press .
2. Select an activity.
3. Swipe up.
4. Select Training Calendar.

   Your scheduled workouts appear, sorted by date.

5. Select a workout.
6. Select an option:
   • To view the steps for the workout, select View.
   • To start the workout, select Do Workout.