WatchApp : Gym Set/Rest Timer

Attention : As of Sept 1st
Max Usage time per month implemented. Last NON-PRO version.


This was created to serve an itch of my own. I am a forgetful person and after a while, I lose count on the number of sets I've already done.
Hence this solution.

The app has 3 items on it only.

Set : This is to show remind how many sets has been done. e.g. 3sets of 15 reps each. (you will keep count of the reps yourself)
Rest : This is the time in between sets. Per normal instance, Weight Lifting would have a recommended rest time of say 60secs (countdown timer)
Timer : This is just a stopwatch to show how long is the total workout time - inclusive of rest time.

The StartStop key starts and stops the stopwatch (this version will not pause it - looking in to how to do start/pause/stop)

The UP key will increament the # of sets.
The DN key will Reset the # of sets back to 1. (e.g: if you do a 5x5, at the end of the 5 set, you would press the DN key and reset it back to Set 1 for the next session.

Method of usage.

1) Start stop watch
2) start first set (x number of reps)
3) Press Up to increment Set. this sets off the Rest Timer (60 secs)
4) once The Rest Timer counts down to 0 secs, (last 5 secs will have a vibrate function) then you begin your actual 2nd set




  • I'm not sure if I'm doing something wrong but I downloaded this app and when I go to it all I get is a blank screen with an "X" across the screen. I just got my Fenix 3 yesterday so not sure why the glitch. Any help would be great. I'm excited to use the app. Thanks.


    It sounds like you have an old version of the FW on your device. The red 'x' is a sign. Update to the latest FW for the F3.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago
    That was exactly the problem. Updated the firmware and I'm good to go now. Thanks for the help.
  • What i'll like to see in the SDK releases.

    1) a way to specify min FW required
    2) a way to determine the watch's SN (to tie specific apps to specific watches only) - this way can release some BETA / trial apps
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago
    Are active calories recorded using HR? In other words, will the calories be counter in the wellness widget total?
  • that should be a question for garmin and not necessary something for this app.. or I'm missing something?
    but in my OPINION - it should be. Garmin is using algorithm from FirstBeat technologies (google their website / their work on EPOC etc) and by right - they are using that to calc your caloric expenditure.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago
    Thanks for the response. I asked the question before playing with the app. It looks like this is just a timer. I don't see a way to save the activity. I'm assuming none of the hr data would be converted into calories, but I'll confirm.
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago
    This is a great app! Thanks! Two questions/suggestions:

    1. Is it possible to make the Set counter and Rest time counter larger, perhaps at the expense of the activity timer? Seems to me that the Set # and Rest time are the more important information.

    2. Is it possible to provide the same functionality within the context of an actual activity, so that I could load basic information about a weight lifting session onto Garmin connect in the same way I can load other activities, such as a run or bike ride? Don't know whether an "App" can be programed to create an activity. Alternatively, perhaps this functionality can be made into a data screen, that could be accessed within an existing activity.

    Thanks!
  • Thanks for the response. I asked the question before playing with the app. It looks like this is just a timer. I don't see a way to save the activity. I'm assuming none of the hr data would be converted into calories, but I'll confirm.


    This app is just an app right now. It does not save. I may make it into a save app in the future.
  • This is a great app! Thanks! Two questions/suggestions:

    1. Is it possible to make the Set counter and Rest time counter larger, perhaps at the expense of the activity timer? Seems to me that the Set # and Rest time are the more important information.

    2. Is it possible to provide the same functionality within the context of an actual activity, so that I could load basic information about a weight lifting session onto Garmin connect in the same way I can load other activities, such as a run or bike ride? Don't know whether an "App" can be programed to create an activity. Alternatively, perhaps this functionality can be made into a data screen, that could be accessed within an existing activity.

    Thanks!


    For question #2: right now no. Future perhaps.
    For question #1: that would be a PRO only feature. PM/email me for more details.
  • i may have #2 done. the laps / sets does not work, but at least on my (limited) testing - seems like it's able to

    1) create the session
    2) record the session
    3) upload the session (w/ the strength training profile)

    so.. basically right now, it's just an overglorified timer w/ HR (i'm not even sure if HR - when enabled will get recorded together and uploaded together or otherwise.)