Interval timer for strength training?

Is there a datafield (or is it even possible right away) to have a preset timer for my resting time after I've finished a set?

The watch knows that I'm done by hitting the lap button, then it could start a countdown and show me when its time to continue, it could even give a beep or vibrate.

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savinoff over 5 years ago +1

I use this one, works like a charm - apps.garmin.com/.../87b50831-cdd3-4d73-b14d-fc430bbdb13f

Unfortunately it isn't listed as compatible with Fenix 6, I just copied the app by hand from my old Fenix 6…
Crispin_Ellisdon over 5 years ago +1

The only way to create a timed 2 minute rest between sets within the native Garmin ecosystem is to create a Strength Workout with GCM or on the Connect website (latter is best). The downside/limitation…

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0 savinoff over 5 years ago

I use this one, works like a charm - apps.garmin.com/.../87b50831-cdd3-4d73-b14d-fc430bbdb13f

Unfortunately it isn't listed as compatible with Fenix 6, I just copied the app by hand from my old Fenix 6

0 KrapfenKringel over 5 years ago in reply to savinoff

Ok, don't have my old Fenix anymore so can't copy anything over. If you have the time and could share the file it would be appreciated. :)

But I'cant configure it if I don't install it the proper way, right? That would be a problem.

0 savinoff over 5 years ago in reply to KrapfenKringel

No, you can't configure an app installed that way. If you're fine with my 2 min timer settings I can send you the app and the setting file.

0 KrapfenKringel over 5 years ago in reply to savinoff

2 min sounds good.

0 savinoff over 5 years ago in reply to KrapfenKringel

https://yadi.sk/d/2INmeLqSu8-iWQ

.prg goes to apps/, .set goes to apps/settings/

0 3717520 over 5 years ago in reply to savinoff

How is the rep counter and auto set working on your devices?

0 KrapfenKringel over 5 years ago in reply to savinoff

Thank you.

0 Crispin_Ellisdon over 5 years ago

The only way to create a timed 2 minute rest between sets within the native Garmin ecosystem is to create a Strength Workout with GCM or on the Connect website (latter is best). The downside/limitation is you have to specify the specific exercise for each step; otherwise you could just create a repeat loop of 2 steps: Workout until Lap Press and Rest for 2:00 minutes. I wonder if anyone knows a cunning way around this limitation?

0 KrapfenKringel over 5 years ago in reply to savinoff

Somehow the settings didn't work, either its the wrong file or my watch isn't accepting it.

I got a fixed training time counting up 60 seconds followed by a rest of -30 seconds. Instead of triggering a 2 min rest by the lap button.

0 savinoff over 5 years ago in reply to KrapfenKringel

Yeah I think that's the defaults. Mine should 6 or 10 mins work time so it doesn't timeout and 2 min rest countdown. Did you put the .set into /apps/settings/? It should have the same cryptic name as the app.