How to Sync Garmin with Strava, MyFitnessPal and Other Apps

In today’s data-driven fitness world, tracking your workouts, nutrition and progress has never been easier. But to make the most of your fitness journey, it’s important to ensure all your apps and devices are working together seamlessly. Garmin devices, especially Garmin running watches, are among the most trusted tools for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. By syncing them with apps like Strava, MyFitnessPal, and others, you can streamline your performance tracking, nutrition logging and goal-setting.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to syncing Garmin with your favourite fitness platforms.

Syncing Garmin with Strava

Strava is a go-to platform for runners and cyclists who love to track their workouts and share progress with their community. Syncing Garmin with Strava ensures your activities automatically appear in your Strava feed.

How to sync:

1. Open the Garmin Connect app.
2. Tap More (three lines or dots in the bottom corner).
3. Go to Settings > Connected Apps > Strava.
4. Tap Connect and follow the prompts to log into your Strava account.
5. Authorise Garmin to upload your activities.

Once connected, your future workouts tracked on your Garmin device will automatically sync to Strava.

Syncing Garmin with MyFitnessPal

If you’re aiming to monitor both your activity and diet, MyFitnessPal is a powerful ally. Syncing your Garmin account with MyFitnessPal helps you get a holistic view of your calories burned versus calories consumed.

How to sync:

1. In the Garmin Connect app, go to More > Connected Apps > MyFitnessPal.
2. Tap Connect, sign in to MyFitnessPal, and allow access.
3. Your Garmin data will now contribute to your calorie expenditure in MyFitnessPal.

This integration allows you to track workouts, daily step count and heart rate alongside your nutrition data, helping you maintain or adjust your goals.

Syncing Garmin with Other Popular Apps

Garmin is compatible with a range of third-party apps to suit various training and health needs. Here are a few more popular integrations:

TrainingPeaks

Perfect for athletes following structured training plans.

• Visit Garmin Connect Web.
• Go to Account Settings > Account Information > Connected Apps.
• Select TrainingPeaks and authorise the connection.

Apple Health / Google Fit

While Garmin doesn’t offer direct sync with Apple Health or Google Fit, you can use third-party apps like Health Sync (Android) or FitnessSyncer (iOS) to bridge the gap.

Zwift

To sync indoor cycling workouts:

• Log into your Zwift account online.
• Go to Connections and select Garmin Connect.
• Authorise access and you’re set.

Why Syncing Matters

Syncing your Garmin running watches with other apps not only saves you time but gives you a more complete picture of your health and performance. You can spot patterns, refine your training strategies, and stay motivated by seeing progress across platforms. Whether you’re aiming to shave minutes off your 10k time, track your macros more effectively, or simply understand your body better, syncing your data is the first step to smarter fitness.

Final Tip: Always ensure your Garmin Connect app is updated to the latest version to avoid any hiccups in syncing. And if things go awry, simply disconnect and reconnect the app — it usually solves most issues.

With just a few taps, you can integrate your Garmin with the digital tools that power your active life.