Training Zone Settings in Garmin Connect

Training Zone Settings in Garmin Connect

If you are using a Garmin device, you will need to add your training zones to your Garmin account settings in Garmin Connect. These zones should match the 5 MyProCoach zones you have set in TrainingPeaks.

Here's how to do it:

1. Navigate to Devices (select "More" in the Garmin Connect app or go to "Devices and Sync Status" on your PC in the top right corner).
2. Select your device and then go to User Settings.
3. Scroll down to Heart Rate Zones and select "% of LT" (for both run and bike).
4. Enter your Threshold Heart Rate (as recorded in your TrainingPeaks account).
5. Fill in the boxes with the following values:
   • Zone 1: Enter your lower Zone 1 heart rate value in the first box.
   • Zone 2 - 5: Enter the corresponding upper heart rate values for each training zone in the remaining five boxes.

You will need to perform the above steps for each Garmin device you use. If you’re using a bike-specific device and want to update your Power Zones, follow the steps above, but scroll past the Heart Rate settings to Power Zones. Your FTP (Functional Threshold Power) should match the value recorded in your TrainingPeaks account.

Stay Updated

After every Fitness Test in your plan, remember to check and update your device's Heart Rate and Power settings to ensure your metrics stay accurate. This helps avoid any confusion with post-workout data. Don’t forget to sync your Garmin device back to Garmin Connect after each update to keep everything in sync.

For further help with syncing your Garmin and TrainingPeaks accounts, refer to this helpful resource:

• TrainingPeaks Syncing Help

If you need guidance on how to navigate to the correct page in Garmin Connect (either in the App or Web), check the articles below:

• Changing Heart Rate Zones in Garmin Connect

• Changing Power Zones in Garmin Connect

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