Make Your Sports Watch Work Better For You

Your sports watch can give you valuable information during training, but if the display is hard to read or understand, you may not be getting the full benefit. These tips will help you set up your device so it supports your workouts more effectively.

Keep Your Device Updated

Connect your watch to its desktop or companion app regularly. Software updates often add new features, fix bugs, and improve accuracy. Refer to your watch’s online manual for the latest guidance — these are updated whenever new software is released.

Customise Your Data Screens

Most watches allow you to choose what data appears during each activity. Simplifying your display can make it much easier to read, especially if you wear glasses.

• Fewer data fields = larger, clearer numbers

• Configure screens separately for each sport

Create Multiple Screens for Different Workout Types

Setting up dedicated screens can give you the right information at the right time. For example:

For steady aerobic runs: heart rate, duration, distance
For interval sessions: lap pace, lap duration, total duration

Switching between screens helps you stay focused without clutter.

Use Alerts to Guide Your Effort

Enable sound or vibration alerts to notify you when:

• Your intensity changes

• You drift outside the correct heart rate or pace zone

This is especially useful if you find it difficult to read your watch while moving.

Review the Workout Before You Start

Reading the session description in advance helps you understand the structure of the workout so you know what’s coming and which data fields you’ll rely on most.

Make Use of Colour Coding

Many devices display training zones using colour bars. This gives you a quick visual indication of your current zone without needing to read small numbers.

Training Zones

Before you begin, ensure that your five personal training zones are correctly set on your training device and are aligned with those you've established in TrainingPeaks following your fitness assessments.

Training Zone Settings in Garmin Connect

Getting Started with Training Zones

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