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Using an Indoor Trainer

Before you can use a compatible indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch using Bluetooth® or ANT‍+® technology (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).

You can use your watch with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.

  1. From the watch face, swipe left.
  2. Select Activities > Cycling > Bike Indoor.
  3. Swipe right.
  4. Select Smart Trainer Options.
  5. Select an option:

    • Select Free Ride to go for a ride.

    • Select Follow Workout to follow a saved workout (Workouts).

    • Select Follow Course to follow a saved course (Courses).

    • Select Set Power to set the target power value.

    • Select Set Grade to set the simulated grade value.

    • Select Set Resistance to set the resistance force applied by the trainer.

  6. Press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout to start the activity timer.

    The trainer increases or decreases resistance based on the elevation information in the course or ride.

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November 2025
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