Garmin Explore™ - Pair & sync adventures

PAIRING, SYNCHRONIZATION AND SHARING

With the Garmin Explore app, it's possible to connect your smartphone or tablet with your compatible Garmin device to synchronize and exchange information for adventures in remote areas. Enjoy downloadable maps that facilitate navigation regardless of location.

• The Garmin Explore application requires SMS permissions to enable sending and receiving text messages from your Garmin devices. Additionally, call log access is necessary to show incoming calls on your devices.

• Ongoing GPS usage in the background has the potential to significantly reduce battery life.

OFF-THE-GRID NAVIGATION

When connected to a compatible Garmin device, the Garmin Explore app transforms your mobile device into a tool for outdoor navigation, trip planning, mapping, and more — operational even without Wi-Fi connectivity or cellular service.

LOCATION SEARCH TOOL

Easily find geographical points related to your adventures, such as starting points for trails or mountain peaks.

MAP STREAMING

During pre-trip preparations, you can utilize the Garmin Explore app to stream maps while on cellular or Wi-Fi networks, which saves both time and storage on your device. Download maps for offline use when you're outside cellular coverage.

TRIP PLANNING MADE SIMPLE

Create your next journey by acquiring maps and formulating courses. Indicate your starting and ending locations, and the app will automatically design a course you can sync with your compatible Garmin device.

ACTIVITY DATABASE

Within the Saved section, examine and modify your organized information, including saved waypoints, tracks, courses, and activities. Preview map thumbnails for easy identification of your journeys.

SAVED COLLECTIONS

The collections feature allows for quick retrieval of all data linked to any particular trip, simplifying the process of finding specific courses or locations.

CLOUD STORAGE FACILITY

Your created waypoints, courses, and activities will synchronize automatically to your Garmin Explore web account when connected to cellular or Wi-Fi, ensuring your activity data is preserved via cloud storage. A Garmin account is essential for this service.

Benefits of Using Garmin Explore

• Unlimited downloads of maps; obtain topographic maps, USGS quad sheets, and more

• Access to aerial images

• Functionality for waypoints, tracking, and route navigation

• Detailed GPS trip logging and location sharing capabilities

• Unlimited cloud storage for routes, waypoints, tracks, and activities

• Online tools for trip planning

What is Garmin Training Status and how can I use it? 

Has your Garmin watch ever said you're "too strained" or "unproductive"? Here's the lowdown on what it means. 

Whether you're training for a marathon, preparing for a cycling race, or just looking to improve your overall fitness, it's important to understand how your training affects your performance. 

That's where Garmin's "Training Status" comes in handy. 

What is Training Status? 

Training Status is a multi-layered analysis feature offered by Garmin watches that assesses your fitness level, analyzes training volume and intensity, and clarifies the relationship between training and performance. 

[How training status is calculated] 

Garmin analyzes your training status based on the following factors: 

■ Acute training load 

　It indicates the load that exercise puts on the body. 

When you record an activity with your Garmin watch, the load is calculated. 

The load decreases over time and disappears after 10 days. 

Your appropriate training load range is determined based on your current fitness level and exercise history. 

■VO2 Max (maximum oxygen intake) 

　VO2 Max is an important indicator of cardiopulmonary function and aerobic exercise capacity. 

Garmin watches estimate your VO2 Max by analyzing your heart rate and performance data. 

When cycling, this can be measured using a power meter such as the Rally RS200. 

Pairing a bike computer like the Edge 1050 with a heart rate monitor like the HRM 200 will give you even more accurate data. 

■HRV status (heart rate variability )　 

　HRV (heart rate variability) refers to the variability in the intervals between heartbeats. 

Unstable or out of normal range HRV indicates stress or delayed recovery. 

HRV is only measured while you are sleeping, so it's important to wear your Garmin watch while you sleep to get accurate data. 

[Training status types] 

Your Garmin watch will display eight different training statuses: ("No Status" if data is insufficient, "Paused" if your training status is paused). 

Peaking 

Ideal conditions. Your fitness level will increase while your training load is reduced. 

This is commonly seen during the tapering period before a race. 

Productive 

Your training will be effective and your fitness level will improve. 

It's important to maintain the right balance between recovery and training. 

Maintaining 

Maintain your current fitness level. 

If you want to improve further, you will need to adjust your training load. 

Too much load (Strained) 

Lack of rest can negatively impact performance. 

It is also important to take into account your lifestyle and health. 

Unproductive 

Fitness levels are declining. 

It takes into account not only excessive training but also the effects of nutrition, stress, and sleep quality. 

Overreaching 

The training load is too high and your body isn't able to recover. 

Possible poor performance and abnormal HRV. 

Recovery 

Visible during periods of low intensity activity. 

Suggests maintenance or slight decline in fitness levels. 

Detraining 

Your fitness level has declined due to a long break from training. 

summary 

Garmin's training status allows you to better understand the effects of your training and aim for optimal performance. Make use of it and improve the quality of your training!