Countdown timer for Strength app while resting

I just got my F5x+. Im trying to work with the Strength app while training at the gym and hopefully set a countdown timer for the rest period, so example after 1 minute of rest it will alert me to start the next set.
But I cannot find the way to do that. Is it possible at all?

Also, when I start a new set, it says on the screen 'Set Timer'. Where do I set this timer?

0 kevroc over 6 years ago

I've only used that feature a couple of times, but I recall I had to start the work, then it would count my reps. At the end of the set I would hit the button, then be able to modify the rep count / weight if I wanted and then the rest timer would start automatically. No way I know to preset the time, just have to watch the watch face to see how many seconds have elapsed and then hit the button to start the next set.

0 AllanOlesen67 over 6 years ago

You can design a workout in Garmin Connect where you can define what exercise to do in each set and set a cooldown period after each set.

I haven't tested it for strength workouts though. But I use it all the time for run and indoor row sessions.

0 dbenyakar over 6 years ago

OK I understand. So basically the app itself is all about the auto reps count.
Another thing that annoys me is that when listening to music streamed from the watch, each lap is announced through the headphones. Is there a way to stop that?