A:AnswerMany Garmin watches are designed to track repetitive walking motions as steps. Arm movement while walking will be captured by the internal 3-axis accelerometer in the watch which will record each complete swing of the arm as two steps.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYou use the Garmin Connect Mobile app on your phone. You will need to download it and sync the device and app for data to sync.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerYes you can overlay the graphs on a phone and in Garmin Connect web. The phone will need to be horizontal in order to do this.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerThe device will receive text messages. It does record Outdoor cycling, and some workouts offer interval training. There is not a specific Strength Training profile.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerAll data uploads to Garmin Connect and then if you tell your Strava account to connect with Garmin Connect it will pull data from Connect to Strava.
Debbie with Garmin
A:AnswerWhile I do carry a phone, I don’t sync the Forerunner to it. I sync the ride data once I get back home using the Garmin Connect app on an iPad. I get the same data I get in MapMyRide or Strava including maps of where I rode. Could leave the phone at home but I carry it “just in case.” I also let the Forerunner sync to my Edge bike computer so I can see heart rate on my handlebars. Hope this helps.
