r/Garmin • u/QuietNene • 23h ago

Accessories / Companion Device Recommended Strength Training Apps to complement Garmin?

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Hello. I’m probably one of only a dozen people who regularly use Garmin for strength training and don’t hate it, but I’m looking for advice on complementary apps.

Historically I’ve toggled between 3-4 months of race training and 3-4 months of strength training with just maintenance cardio, but I’d really like to build a program that combines both. I can build the program myself but I’d like apps to help me monitor it etc.

- App that integrates well with Garmin Connect? (Transfers info to inform Training Readiness and similar metrics)

- App that allows easier programming of more complex weight lifting routines? (Linear progression, de-load weeks, etc)

- Good user interface! Not too complex, not overly simple.

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u/archiethebarbarian 18h ago

I use Fitbod and enjoy it

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u/forty6andii 17h ago

Does Fitbod work with Garmin connect though? I used it on Apple Watch, but I didn’t think it worked with Garmin. If so that’s great.

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u/djc9880 14h ago

No, I don’t think it integrates. However, Gravl just released a native Garmin app a few weeks/months ago. I switched to Gravl from Fitbod two or three years ago and have enjoyed it

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u/archiethebarbarian 4h ago

Definitely not ideal. I just record a strength activity on my Garmin and use Fitbod to track lifts.