Run Cadence

I've completed two runs using the Garmin Fenix 6 Pro and both activities show zero running cadence. Do I need additional hardware (Stryd, Footpod, etc.) in order to see my cadence for running? Or is it built in but needs to be enabled?

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Former Member over 5 years ago +3 verified

You should get cadence without anything, im running always with my HR strap but i just check my ladys account and shes running without and gets cadence.

Are you moving/swinging your arm/wrist while running…

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0 GJRodenburg over 5 years ago

A stryd, or a Garmin Running Dynamics, or one of the HRM-Tri or HRM-Run belts is needed for that.

+1 Former Member over 5 years ago

You should get cadence without anything, im running always with my HR strap but i just check my ladys account and shes running without and gets cadence.

Are you moving/swinging your arm/wrist while running?

Hmmm where did my name go? hehehehe

0 chrissg81 over 5 years ago

They’re right - cadence is built in. I’ve had three Garmin watches before my 6 Pro - always had cadence. I’d make sure activity tracking, etc settings are all on. Of course as suggested - that your moving your arms. If all’s good - reach out to support.

0 RickD over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

I'm definitely swinging my arms. I had a 945 and it detailed SPM after my runs, however it's no bueno on my Fenix 6 Pro. I'll reach out to Garmin support.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to RickD

Did you ever get an answer. i have the same issue.

0 Dr Phil over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

Cadence without a strap with running dynamics relies on the watch's accelerometer to detect foot strike/arm movement. If neither are sufficient to trigger a response then cadence will not be well reported. Even then, cadence from the watch alone is unlikely to reliable enough. That's partly why Garmin sell the run pod as a means to provide more reliable data.

0 Fursty_Ferret over 5 years ago

Do you run on a treadmill and hold onto the handles? The watch needs to detect your arm swinging to give cadence.

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Dr Phil

Thanks for the quick reply. I don't even see cadence on the watch as a field though. Am I just missing it? Fenix 6X

0 Fursty_Ferret over 5 years ago in reply to Former Member

If you go to the activity settings (pick an activity and then press up), then data screens, then data fields, you can scroll through a list of categories. Cadence is one of these.