- The Best Tools to Visualize GPX Tracks in 3D for Hikers (new edition)
Almost two years ago, I wrote a review of a few tools used to create 3D flyovers for hikes (which, of course, also work for runs, walks, cycling, mountain biking, and so on). Since then, things have changed. Today, I would only consider four options: MapDirector, Komoot, activity-visualizer, and trailreplay.com. Relive and Rumbo.world no longer…
- The Hidden Quirks of Garmin: Why Doesn’t My Garmin Venu Track Swimming Records?
I’ve owned a Venu 3 for almost three years now, but Garmin never stops surprising me. Over the past year, I started visiting the swimming pool much more frequently. Because of that, I happened to notice that the “Pool Swimming” tab on my Garmin Connect Personal Records page was completely empty. I have personal records…
- Garmin Venu 3 for Alps Hiking: How Accurate Is the GPS?
The Hike Below is a hike (one of several) I planned for this summer. As you can see, it is a 12.2 km hike with 730 meters of elevation gain: Then I actually did the hike. I followed the route as planned, with no noticeable deviations from the plan, and tracked it with my Garmin…
- Hey Garmin, You Need to Rewatch “What Women Want”
A Shift in Philosophy? When Garmin announced the Forerunner 70 and 170, I watched the reviews and the Garmin promo videos on YouTube. I’m actually not a runner, and if I needed to replace my Venu 3 right now, I would prefer the Fenix for its features and style (though the price would, most probably,…
- Samsung BP in the US and Garmin Connect Improvements
The Galaxy Watch BP feature is finally enabled in the US Let’s start with Samsung. Samsung announced the Blood Pressure (BP) feature back in 2019 alongside the Galaxy Watch Active 2. In most countries, the feature required regulatory approval, which Samsung didn’t have at the time. The real problem, however, was that the situation didn’t…
- Why “Just Listen to Your Body” is Often a Bad Advice
The “Anti-Wearable” Trend Recently I often see statements claiming that wearables-smartwatches and fitness trackers-don’t deliver results or are even counterproductive. “Just listen to your body,” “just go for a run,” or “just eat less” is supposedly the only advice you really need. Is that right? I think the answer is more often “no” than “yes.”…
Almost two years ago, I wrote a review of a few tools used to create 3D flyovers for hikes (which, of course, also work for runs, walks, cycling, mountain biking, and so on). Since then, things have changed. Today, I would only consider four options: MapDirector, Komoot, activity-visualizer, and trailreplay.com. Relive and Rumbo.world no longer…
I’ve owned a Venu 3 for almost three years now, but Garmin never stops surprising me. Over the past year, I started visiting the swimming pool much more frequently. Because of that, I happened to notice that the “Pool Swimming” tab on my Garmin Connect Personal Records page was completely empty. I have personal records…
The Hike Below is a hike (one of several) I planned for this summer. As you can see, it is a 12.2 km hike with 730 meters of elevation gain: Then I actually did the hike. I followed the route as planned, with no noticeable deviations from the plan, and tracked it with my Garmin…
A Shift in Philosophy? When Garmin announced the Forerunner 70 and 170, I watched the reviews and the Garmin promo videos on YouTube. I’m actually not a runner, and if I needed to replace my Venu 3 right now, I would prefer the Fenix for its features and style (though the price would, most probably,…
The “Anti-Wearable” Trend Recently I often see statements claiming that wearables-smartwatches and fitness trackers-don’t deliver results or are even counterproductive. “Just listen to your body,” “just go for a run,” or “just eat less” is supposedly the only advice you really need. Is that right? I think the answer is more often “no” than “yes.”…