How to use your Garmin watch : Guide & Tips

Steps for using Body Battery :

• Make sure the function is activated: In your watch settings, check that Body Battery tracking is activated.
• Monitor your energy level: consult the Body Battery widget on your watch to see your energy level in real time, which ranges from 0 to 100.
• Interpret the data: A high level means you’re rested and ready to be active, while a low level means it may be time to rest.
• Adjust your activities: Use the information provided to plan your physical activities and rest periods to maximize your energy.

Access Garmin Coach :

• Open the Garmin Connect application.
• Go to the main menu (icon with three lines or “More”).
• Select ” Training “, then ” Garmin Coach “.

Choose your race goal:

• Select the distance you wish to prepare(5 km, 10 km, half-marathon).

Select a coach :

• Choose one of our virtual trainers (Jeff Galloway, Greg McMillan, Amy Parkerson-Mitchell), each with a different approach to training.

Personalize your training plan:

• Define your goals (such as running a distance in a given time).
• Indicate your preferences, such as the frequency of training per week and your current level.

Synchronize with your Garmin watch :

• Your training plan will be automatically transferred to your watch.
• Your watch will guide you through every session, including runs, rest periods and warm-ups.

Keep track of your workouts:

• Garmin Coach adjusts the sessions according to your progress. If a session is too easy or too difficult, the program modifies the subsequent workouts.
• Check your statistics and performance after each session in the Garmin Connect application.

Progress to your race:

• Your virtual coach accompanies you throughout the program, right up to the day of your race.
• You’ll receive regular tips and notifications to keep you motivated.

Garmin Pay lets you make contactless payments directly from your watch.

Add a credit card to Garmin Pay :

• Open the Garmin Connect application.
• Go to the main menu and select Garmin Pay.
• Follow the steps below to set up your virtual wallet.
• Select your bank and follow the instructions to add your credit card (make sure your bank is compatible with Garmin Pay).

Setting a PIN :

• For security reasons, you will be asked to create a 4-digit PIN code when you set up Garmin Pay. This code must be entered each time you use the payment function, especially after removing your watch.

Using Garmin Pay to make a purchase :

• When you’re ready to pay, press and hold the button on your watch until the Garmin Pay wallet appears on the screen.
• Select the card you wish to use if you have more than one.
• Bring the watch close to the contactless payment terminal(NFC) until the payment is validated.

Steps for using maps and itineraries :

• Download maps: Access the Garmin Connect or Garmin Express application to download maps suitable for your watch. This can include topographical maps, trails and bike paths.
• Create a route: Use the Garmin Connect application or an online planning tool (such as Garmin Route Planner) to plot your route. You can choose starting and finishing points, as well as the trails you wish to take.
• Synchronize your watch: Once you’ve created your route, synchronize it with your Garmin watch. This will enable you to use it during your activity.
• Navigate your route: During your activity, open the navigation mode on your watch. Follow the itinerary and use the ” Return to start point ” function if necessary.

Garmin maps and routes make it easy to explore new places by providing accurate navigation and trail information, helping you make the most of your outdoor adventures.