Guides

Get more out of your Garmin

Short, practical guides for the everyday problems Garmin does not solve out of the box — readability, indoor rowing metrics and clearer numbers while you train. Each one points to a free tool that fixes it.

Rowing split and distance shown on a Garmin data field
GuideIndoor rowing

Track indoor rowing distance & split on a Garmin (no erg needed)

Your gym rower will not pair with your watch, so Garmin shows no distance or split. Here is how to estimate both from your watch alone.

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Garmin watch face with large high-contrast time
GuideReadability

How to make your Garmin watch easier to read

If you reach for glasses to check the time, the problem is font size and contrast — not your eyes. Here is how to fix it for free.

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One large workout metric on a Garmin data field
GuideTraining

See your pace or heart rate in giant numbers during a workout

Squinting at tiny gauge numbers mid-run or at night? Turn one metric into the biggest, highest-contrast number your watch can draw.

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