Garmin Archives

All You Need to Know About the Garmin Index™ BPM Smart Blood Pressure Monitor

May 9, 2024 at 7:33 am3 min reading

The Garmin Index™ BMP is a device clinically validated for blood pressure and heart rate measurements that automatically syncs your readings to your Garmin Connect. It was launched in the US and the UK in September 2022 but has recently started selling in many more…

How Accurate Are Garmin HRV Measurements Compared to the Gold Standard?

March 5, 2024 at 5:10 pm3 min reading

Health & Training

Many cyclists now have access to measuring heart rate variability which can be a very useful metric for guiding recovery and training intensity. But can you rely on the HRV numbers that your Garmin is showing you? Let’s take a look at what the research…

What to Look for This Black Friday

November 23, 2023 at 12:23 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Black Friday is upon us. May God have mercy on our souls. Well, yes, I’m a bit overdramatic. After all, Black Friday is not black at all. It’s the brightest of all days when we can get some new gear, accessories, and tech with huge…

What Does the New Garmin Endurance Score Feature Tell You?

October 5, 2023 at 7:09 pm4 min reading

Health & Training

Garmin introduced the Endurance Score metric to provide a comprehensive insight into athletes’ capacity to maintain performance levels over long durations. This article delves into what this metric is, how it’s calculated, and how it differs from the well-known VO2 Max metric.

How to Use Garmin Training Status as a Cyclist

August 18, 2023 at 5:18 pm3 min reading

Health & Training

Garmin’s Cycling Training Status is a feature that many cyclists with Garmin devices like the Edge series are familiar with. It provides a concise summary of how effective your recent rides and training sessions have been over the past month. But have you ever wondered…

How Does Garmin Unified Training Status Help You?

April 6, 2023 at 9:44 am4 min reading

Health & Training

If you bought a Garmin device in the past few years, you probably have access to a new feature called Unified Training Status. Let’s take a look at what this feature is designed to do and why it is of interest to cyclists in particular.

How Does Garmin Measure Your Heat & Altitude Acclimation?

November 10, 2022 at 11:39 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Are you planning a cycling holiday somewhere warm and mountainous? Cycling in harsh conditions like high altitude and heat feels a lot harder at first. Your Garmin can help you understand how quickly your body adapts to these environmental factors. Let’s review how to read…

Can Your Garmin Accurately Measure Your VO2 Max?

October 7, 2022 at 5:11 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Getting your VO2 max measured requires expensive laboratory equipment and it’s not really cheap or convenient to do it often. Garmin promises to estimate your VO2 max just by having you wear a watch while exercising. How accurate are Garmin devices when it comes to…

Back in the Saddle – Safety Tips

May 10, 2022 at 10:36 am5 min reading

Health & Training

Every time a new cycling season comes, it’s worth doing a refresh sesh on some basic safety principles. It only takes a few minutes and it can be exactly what you need to avoid crashes, dehydration, and sunburn.