Garmin Not Tracking Heart Rate

Garmin Not Tracking Heart Rate? Try These 5 Simple Fixes

I’ve read countless complaints about Garmin not tracking heart rate. And I understand how frustrating it can be because HR stats are just as important as other health and fitness metrics monitored by the watch. But why won’t Garmin monitor your heart rate? Technically, your Garmin watch is NOT tracking your heart rate because of … Read more

garmin body battery explained

Garmin Body Battery: What It Is and How It Works

The latest Garmin watches include new technologies intended to give you a holistic view of your health and fitness. And the Body Battery is one of the features the watches use to determine the impact of different activities on your energy levels. In this guide, I share everything I know about Garmin Body Battery. That … Read more

are garmin watches waterproof

Are Garmin Watches Waterproof? Here’s What You Should Know

Garmin watches use arm movements and preconfigured data to track laps, strokes, and distance covered in a swimming pool. It then synchronizes the data to the companion app to give you detailed view of your swim metrics. But are Garmin watches waterproof? Garmin watches are NOT waterproof. They’re water-resistant, with a rating between 5 and … Read more

garmin watch not charging

Why is My Garmin Watch Not Charging? (7 Problems and Fixes)

If you’ve had to deal with a Garmin that won’t charge, then you know how frustrating it can be to stare at a black display with the hopes that the device isn’t completely dead. But why is your Garmin watch not charging in the first place? Your Garmin isn’t charging because of a system glitch, … Read more

garmin watch not syncing

Garmin Watch Not Syncing? Try These 7 SIMPLE Fixes

I’m sure you want nothing more than a Garmin watch that tracks your activities, connects to the app, and syncs your data seamlessly. So if you notice that your watch is stuck on connecting and then it fails to link to Garmin Connect, you have a syncing issue to fix. But why is your Garmin … Read more

how does garmin measure stress

How Does Garmin Measure Stress? Let’s Find Out

I’d never thought of such a thing as using a smartwatch to measure my response to the challenges of life until I learned about stress management on Garmin. And to be honest, it’s an incredible tool built to work based on a validated automatic nervous system. But how does Garmin measure stress?  Garmin measures stress … Read more

when should I charge my apple watch

When Should I Charge My Apple Watch? Let’s Find Out

Apple Watch doesn’t have a decent battery life. In theory, the best you get is an 18-hour runtime on a single charge, which could be less depending on how many features you have activated. But when exactly should you charge the watch to keep it functioning? You can charge your Apple Watch any time and … Read more

can you use google fit without a watch

Can You Use Google Fit Without a Watch? Let’s Find Out

From counting move minutes and tracking heart rate to monitoring sleep and estimating calories burned, the Google Fit has what it takes to help you coach and discipline yourself to a more active life. But can you use Google Fit without a watch?   You can use Google Fit without a smartwatch provided you give … Read more