Fenix 8, Garmin’s good (not really) software support, and new strength training features

Fenix 8, Garmin’s good (not really) software support, and new strength training features

Consolidation? Recently (at the time of writing this), Garmin released the Fenix 8 line. People have been criticizing Garmin for offering too many similar models for a long time, and it looks like Garmin has finally listened. Now, the Epix and Fenix are essentially the same model, with MIP and AMOLED options – nice! I…

Two Weeks in the Alps

Two Weeks in the Alps

A Return to the Alps 🙂 Recently, I got back from my vacation in the Alps. It was a fantastic two weeks filled with a lot of hiking and even a bit of climbing. Previous summer I used my Galaxy Watch for hiking (check “Galaxy Watch + Komoot + Hiking: Battery Usage” for details), but…

Smartwatch Battery Life: What’s Truly ‘Good Enough’?

Smartwatch Battery Life: What’s Truly ‘Good Enough’?

Battery life of a smartwatch is a known issue. The watches become better over time, but powerful watches like WearOS based, still struggle from a short battery life. But do they? Do you really need a week of battery life? Obviously, more is better. Indefinite battery life would be an ideal option. But, being realistic…

Creating a routing in Garmin Connect

Strength Training with a Garmin: Before You Go to a Gym

Before purchasing my Garmin Venu 3, I researched how people use their Garmins for strength and weightlifting. Unfortunately, the information I found wasn’t very applicable to my training style. So, let me start by outlining my approach to training, allowing you to assess its relevance to you. All Garmin watches handle this same way, so…

Inactivity Reminder: Apple/Samsung/Garmin – Who Did It Right?

Inactivity Reminder: Apple/Samsung/Garmin – Who Did It Right?

Spoiler: Initially I was wrong! Have you seen these meme pictures like the two below? I see them relatively often in the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch communities. To be fair – this situation happened to me regularly as well. This always made me smile and was a base for in-family jokes. Until I switched…