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How Do I Set Interval Time for Swimming App?

Ubisububi
over 4 years ago

I'm surprised how difficult it is to set an interval time, then have that timer countdown repeatedly while I swim. Somebody tell me this is possible. I have been all through the watch interface and the connect App on my iPhone. Nothing...

  • +1 over 4 years ago

    *I am leaving this for those who come after me, searching in vain for an actual swim watch*

    It can't be done. Cleverly, the watch will tell me when I've left, but isn't able to tell me when to leave <FACEPALM>. I tried to do it by creating a workout, but it isn't possible to select an interval time, only an interval distance. Apparently, this is a fitness watch only for those who dabble at swimming. 

  • 0 over 4 years ago

    I have set an interval timer of 30 sec after it vibrates so I know if I'm right for 25m  lap swim. I haven't to see while swim i feel the vibration on the hand....usually in 1km loose 1 or 2 minutes...

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Ubisububi

    I'm not entirely clear on what you want the watch to do but it sounds like you want to swim intervals based on a constant repeat time, so for example 4x50 in 30 seconds so if you finish it faster than 30 seconds the extra is rest. If this is the case it is doable if you create a workout. Within a repeat you can select the rest duration as "fixed repetition time". In the example I gave you would set this time to 00:30 as well as set the swim distance to 50 and set the number of times to repeat to 4. When you swim you will need to hit the lap button at the end of each interval and it will then count down whatever time you have left for rest and alert you to go again.

    Hopefully this will help you.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to FabioSaitta

    This is hopeful. The Garmin Tech told me that it wasn't possible but it sounds like perhaps the countdown timer continues to work even after you navigate away from the screen and launch the swim app. I will give it a try. Thank you.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to PaulDN81

    This is exactly what I need! The Garmin tech wasn't aware that this was possible and cheerfully sent me away without any possible solution. I will try this today. Much appreciated