You are not using your Garmin Correctly at the Gym | 3 Workout Hacks

Three quick little hacks to get a lot more out of your Garmin Watch than you normally do.
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[@Aesthetic_Al]

Hope this video helps. I have another video sharing 5 of the fundamental things you should know using a Garmin watch during a workout: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KVnGyIn7V5hbMsi=mwZPe7UGZsJlw2e7

[@jcthrower]

there is also a setting in the strength overall settings to always allow editing after each set is complete, and it has like a 5 second timeout, so you don't have to go find it in a menu. (Fenix 6X)

[@alysahenry6610]

LOVE what you showed here! What models do these features work with?

[@ashleyfreeman_]

As a weight lifter who is thinking of switching from the apple watch to Garmin, this is super helpful! Do you know if the Vivoactive 4s has a basic strength training mode? I'm not looking to do workouts through the Garmin app (I have them programmed through a different software), but I do like to record time spent lifting and the estimated calories burned. Price wise I'm planning to go with Vivoactive 4S, but it's hard to learn about all the specs online. Thank you in advance!!

[@JackMediaComments]

This is great, I would certainly watch more in depth tutorials and examples. Watching the other video now. Thanks!

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Coming your way!! Appreciate the feedback Jack

[@user-st2gp9td6q]

HI mate- great video- what strap do you have with the watch/ where did you get it from?

[@christianjensen405]

Great video thanks a bunch :) one question though. what if i decide to take more sets than a scheduled in the workout, can i tell the watch to ad another set on the fly? My workout activities is pretty structured, but the number of sets and weight vary alot depending on the day

[@joggerino3284]

Thanks for the update.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Any time! Hope it helps

[@guillermopelegrina1099]

Hey! Is there a way to create supersets on Garmin Connect?

[@ayalacrew123]

Does the watch track heart rate and other metrics well if you flip it and wear it on the inside of your wrist? This helps whenever doing exercises, like hang cleans, that require wrist flexion.

[@Xperiment-nx9fv]

New to garmin, how can you view what set ur at, or can you discard only one set if it was incorectly logged during the workout activity?

[@Saboomafoo_]

going to give logging in my strength workout on the garmin another try. It did not work well last time with my watch. great video ;)

[@Aesthetic_Al]

You got this 👊

[@luigir.5611]

Especially the third part with connecting my HR strap is nice, the only thin that I am missing is the function that I would connect the strap to my phone, and not first to the watch and then upload the data to the phone. But for now I think that's the option that works. Was about to think of a Coros, after going away from Polar and will see if I get a Garmin now with a Polar Verity Sense strap. Guess that's the best option for kettlebell and all other fast movements, since the Verity Sense, sits better than my Wahoo chest strap. Thanks for your videos, great stuff.

[@brucelin5842]

Which Garmin Watch is the most suitable for weightlifting?

[@square7935]

hope ur meet went well powerlifting is such a underrated sport good to see more ppl join in on the fun

[@Aesthetic_Al]

So much Fun at the meet. Hope the sport continues to grow. I have a video on it I just uploaded. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXrMgWavo86torc thanks for checking in fam!

[@jaysz666]

is there anything i need to do in my setting in order to be able to edit the weight and reps? i cant see it in my menu

[@FringeWizard2]

I do extremely dynamic workouts with no rest and varied weight e.g. I'll put the lat pulldown machine to absolute max weight and pull down either a few times or one time very slowly then drop the weight to like 70 lbs and do reps at various speeds then jump the weight up again all with no rests it's very dynamic in regards to how long I make each rep, range of motion, weight, etc. and basically impossible for me to track with my Garmin. I don't want to change my workout style as it works incredibly well for me but I want to get those challenge badges so I might just have to waste time in the gym doing work outs the "normal way" just to get those challenges.

[@brucelin5842]

I can’t find the pr record on strength traning profile ? Does it have on venu sq music ? Or venu 2 plus?

[@K3S01L2]

If I make a workout in garmin connect and then execute it at the gym can I choose which move I do next or is it locked that I need to do move 2 after one and three after 2? Since our gym is pretty small and sometimes the machine is taken that I should do next so I do something else that is on the list for today instead and go back to that machine later. But if the rotation of the movements is locked then it count it all wrong or then I just need to wait until someone is done with their set... All my buddies are using android work out rep counters in their phone and since I didn't find a similar easy to use app for iPhone, I thought I could maybe do it all in my Garmin Fenix watch since I wear it all the time anyway. I am not just sure yet is this the way I want to log my workouts, since it should be frictionless when I do my workouts. I also prefer ways that let me count my reps and weights without looking at my phone while working out. But setting up the workout in Garmin connect looks tedious.

[@sigfreed11]

Do the weightlifting features work on the forerunner 265?

[@francescofedostiani4064]

Hi I have a basic issue as I don’t understand how to count the sessions of one exercise. I do the 1st but how to do the second? If I press lap it goes to the next exercise while I should rest and than do the 2 rep….any suggestion?

[@simon-4530]

Thank you for this great video, one thing I did not understand. So you create your workout on the connect app (treadmill+strength+treadmill) and then send it to your watch. Now how do you start this exact full workout on the watch ? just by choosing the "strength" option?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Once you create the workout what i do is assign it to what day i plan on doing that workout. Hit the 3 Icons on the top right (you must be on the workout Screen}, Click add to calendar. and thats it. Make sure to on your home screen of the garmin Connect app hit the refresh and it will show on your watch. I start my monday with writting my 5 workouts and assigning them to my calendar. It takes 3 minutes (my workouts dont change much just the percentage)... Hope this makes sense and helps you out bro

[@martinmaier9130]

Hey man I’m happy to see your video! It helps me to understand my Garmin better. Could you make a video where you explain how to make a fully advantage from it? Like how do you use the data’s from the connect app to sort of control your next training according to the connect data’s as triang readiness, stress, sleep, lack on slight aerobic training etc. I mean I switched recently from the Apple Watch and I’m happy with it. But it’s harder to understand. I mean the rings were easy to understand Thanks man

[@Aesthetic_Al]

📝 That is a GREAT IDEA! I can probably film one end of this month. Maybe in a "Day in the Life" style. Sharing the New "Morning Reports", Sleep, going over the Stress, HRV Scores, jet lag features, etc!

[@martinmaier9130]

@@Aesthetic_Al that would be fantastic! I struggle a bit to fully understand them and get to know the meanings behind them. Like „oh with that data’s I’m gona need to run more in hight intensity“ Or „oh I might need to give myself more rest the HVR data’s indicator implizit some inflation or so“ It would be awesome if you could show me and us how it’s gona be „read“. Anyway thanks a lot! And best regards from Germany! Ps I loved you video about the bone conducted headphones! I’m gona get myself one.

[@chadsedlak2204]

I appreciate the videos. I have been struggling with trying to find a good way to log in my workouts, reps, and weight into Garmin via the phone. There must be something I have set up incorrectly based on the workout type. Would you have a video going thru the watch/workout setup?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

maybe human error? I made this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KVnGyIn7V5hbMsi=YA1t_3-10uJMSEXH Step 1 is a deeper dive on how I create a workout on the app and send it to the watch. Hope it helps Chad

[@mck1598]

Hey, crucial question. Is it possible to add body weight calisthenics exercises into the workout as well? For example dips, pushups with leveraged legs (also variables depending on the height etc). Also can you make dropsets there?

[@aidanmoretz7971]

That should all work. For Garmins repository of exercises, if it involves bodyweight it includes that as the expected starting weight. For a drop set you can just put two sets of the same exercise next to each other and give them different weights so should be good again

[@SuparjitoTeo]

I like the idea, but the gym I go to is super crowded. I wish I could follow the workout list in order, but sometimes I can only use the available equipment.

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I totally hear you. If you have a workout created you can also "Skip Group" which is skipping that exercise. You can after at any point during a "rest" or recover" scroll to "Skipped Groups" and any go back to finish the exercises you skipped. Hope this helps bro. I tried it on a Garmin Epix 2 and the Venu 3.

[@SuparjitoTeo]

@@Aesthetic_Al I forgot to reply to this comment to thank you. I tried it, and it worked like a charm. Thank you so much for the trick. Now I don't need to manually edit my workout after I finish. Most of the time, Garmin's Auto Detection is unreliable. I also entered the weight for specific exercises so that I don't need to edit the weight anymore during exercise.

[@samfrankland8330]

Thanks @@Aesthetic_Al Ive been using the forerunner for almost a year at the gym, and I have even skipped groups, I never knew I could go back and re add them in. This has been one of the biggest frustrations I had with the watch, as I often have to switch things up due to a busy gym. Thank you!

[@Richard_Garza_]

The watch is just an added burden, rather than a piece of lifting gear that would help me lift more weight. Running it’s perfect lifting it feels like a chore.

[@milozmelo]

What is that watch face that you have at 0:16?

[@omarlittle5802]

Bro this was EXACTLY what I needed!! QQ, Can you do a vid on skipping? I usually skip for 10 min (tryna be Mayweather) then work, then skip again. Thanks for the great content!!

[@bjornhouben2594]

Nice video man! Do you know if there is a way that the watch can calculate your estimated 1RM of a training? For example if I did 3 sets of 5 @100kgs of squats, that it would calculate my estimated 1RM? Or do I have to do a rep max test and manually insert it in benchmark excercises?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Garmin Connect is getting an update really soon so they might include that. Right now as far as I know it's on the user to insert an estimate 1RM. You can bet its something ill make a video on if I see it with the new updating coming!

[@bjornhouben2594]

Thanks for the reply! Can't wait till the update!

[@oscar3444]

What watch are you using?

[@ironkings62]

Thx brother

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Any time. More of this coming soon!

[@osval_com]

I just switched from using an Apple Watch to a Garmin Instinct 2, is there any proper way to track functional training? I don’t need to specify the type of exercise, just log my HR and time. Does the cardio option is right for this purpose? Thanks!

[@Lewyhowe]

I usually just go on Strength training > Free and let it run until I’m done.

[@TeamTriumphHQ]

Bro - HOW do you get the Garmin to capture data from a Stair Master/Climber/Stepper machine?

[@Everest_Climber]

You just have to choose Stair Stepper as the Activity, then set the timer to Go. It works pretty well (far less annoying than trying to track weight-training, etc.). I have my Garmin set to beep every 3 minutes as a prompt to change my hand/arm/torso position. At the beep my Watch also announces through my earbuds what my zone/HR is, so I can ease up or push harder depending on what I planned for that day. In case you are wondering, these are the kinds of steppers I use (which will make sense of my comments about hand positions): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6uoop-dlLhpqqs kzbin.info0UQS1DafV6o

[@Everest_Climber]

haha I just don't have the patience to input sets/reps. I have a climbing machine that combines resistance for legs and arms. So I just put that in as a stepper. I don't bother to track my actual resistance training (I alternate a day of climbing with a day of resistance). I just know that when my Garmin says I've done 7 hours of exercise in a week, that I've done far more. Only when the watch says I'm "strained" or "over-training" do I slack off. TBH I think the watch leaves much room for improvement when it comes to tracking resistance training. Incredibly Garmin seem to put more effort into golf than resistance-training. In the 12 months since I got the watch I climbed up the height of Everest 84 times.

[@mohamedosmani8207]

Which garmin do you have on ?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

This is The Garmin Epix Gen 2!

[@cberg9480]

I have this watch. Can you just record a workout without creating one ? I like my workout unstructured and do what I feel like

[@breakoutbusinessenglish]

Yes. You can just start and get going on the Garmins

[@brucelin5842]

Garmin auto detection on weightlifting is not correct ! And also u can’t create ur own strength workout activities!

[@Aesthetic_Al]

The Auto Rep is not 100% Accurate but for compound lifts Barbell and dumbbell it does a fairly good job from my opinion. What do you mean by unable to create strength workouts? I have videos on here showing how to if it helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5KVnGyIn7V5hbM

[@brucelin5842]

@@Aesthetic_Al r u using epix2 or epix pro ?

[@Aesthetic_Al]

Right here an Epix 2. I just purchased an epix pro so this next Sundays video ill be rocking it on my wrist 🔥@@brucelin5842

[@brucelin5842]

@@Aesthetic_Al is there any major difference between the epix and epix pro? Is it worth to upgrade ? Coz I see epix gen 2 is on sale now at 40% discount ~

[@Aesthetic_Al]

I only made the switch because I got an Epix pro 50% off. I will be selling my Epix 2 but yeah I would get a Epix gen 2 for 40% off@@brucelin5842

[@CtrlAltMike]

Hope you got a date with the fine woman bicycling next to you :-)

[@danushairan]

Kinda useless video.

[@Arch1301]

well why garmin added this feature if you cannot do exercises with dumbbell