AI & Garmin data
Use Garmin data with Claude, AI prompts, MCP, Intervals.icu, and practical tools for deeper training insights.
Day 114206Turn Claude Into a Daily Coach That Re-Evaluates Your Garmin Data Automatically
Building one training plan is easy. The useful part is having it re-check your Garmin data every morning and tell you whether to push, hold, or back off — automatically, with Claude Cowork's scheduled tasks.
Day 109506I Use This Garmin + Claude Setup Every Day — Here's an Example
Once Claude can read your Garmin data through MCP, you can ask it anything — not just a one-off analysis. Here's the exact prompt I use to turn two weeks of training data into a real plan.
Day 107162Build a Single Garmin Workout With Claude, Then Upload It in One Click
Describing a workout in Garmin Connect's builder is tedious. Describe it to Claude instead, download the JSON it creates, and upload it straight to your Garmin calendar with the Garmin School workout tool.
Day 105922Don't Use the Strava MCP for Garmin Data — Use This Instead
Strava's official MCP connector only covers activities and training trends. The Garmin MCP server also exposes your sleep, HRV, stress, and Body Battery — the full recovery picture Strava doesn't have.
Day 1021498Connect Your Garmin to Claude in 3 Steps (No Coding Required)
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server lets Claude read your Garmin Connect data directly — no data export, no copy-pasting. Install it as a Claude Desktop extension in three steps, then ask Claude anything about your training, sleep, or recovery.
Day 100875Is Your VO2max Stuck? Analyse Your Garmin Data With Claude AI
Training multiple times a week but your VO2max won't budge? Export your Garmin data and let Claude AI dig through your training, sleep, and recovery to pinpoint exactly what's holding it back.
Day 9934How to Set Up Voice Pace Alerts on Your Garmin
Stop glancing at your wrist mid-run. Set up Garmin audio prompts so your watch tells you in your ears when you're running too fast or too slow.
Day 9679How to Create a Running or Cycling Course in Garmin Connect
Use Garmin Connect's Course Creator and Trendline Popularity Routing to plan a new route, then send it to a compatible watch or Edge.
Day 9129Garmin Active vs Resting Calories Explained
Active calories cover movement beyond rest, while resting calories estimate the energy your body uses throughout the day. Together they form Garmin's total calories.
Day 89952Analyse Your Garmin Sleep Data With Claude
Export your Garmin history and let Claude compare sleep, HRV, stress, and activity trends to find personal patterns instead of giving generic sleep advice.
Day 8753Find the Right Garmin Watch With the Compare Tool
Garmin's catalogue is crowded. Describe your activities, required features, and budget to get a focused shortlist, then compare the watches side by side.
Day 8614How to Import a GPX File Into Garmin Connect
Start with 10 useful websites for free and paid GPX routes, then import the file into Garmin Connect and send the course to a compatible watch or Edge.
Day 84281Import Your Own Training Plan Into Garmin With Intervals.icu
If you already have a training schedule, you can turn it into calendar workouts for Garmin by using Intervals.icu and the Garmin School schedule uploader.
Day 7361Garmin Connect+: What You Actually Get and Whether It's Worth $6.99/Month
Connect+ isn't taking away free features — it's adding AI-powered coaching, nutrition tracking, and deeper insights on top. Here's what you actually get, what I use, and what's still missing.
Day 711242Claude AI Can Build Your Training Schedule From Your Actual Garmin Data
Export your Garmin data, describe your goal, and let Claude analyse YOUR numbers to create a personalised training plan — not a generic template. Here's the exact 3-step process.
Day 67227Import Your Own Training Schedule to Garmin With Intervals.icu
Not convinced by Garmin Coach? You can create your own schedule with AI, convert it to upload-ready JSON, send it to Intervals.icu, and sync it back to Garmin Connect.
Day 623116Can You Hit a 90+ Sleep Score Every Night With Claude AI and Your Garmin?
Yes — and here's how. Export your Garmin data, run this prompt through Claude Code or Claude Cowork, and get a personalised 30-day plan to consistently hit 90+ sleep scores, built from your actual data.
Day 61633Which Garmin Should You Buy? Let the Compare Tool Decide
After five years of testing Garmin watches, I built a free tool that takes your preferences and budget and tells you exactly which Garmin fits — then lets you compare them spec by spec.
Day 542120Can You Optimise Your VO2max in One Month With Claude AI and Your Garmin?
Yes — and here's how. Export your Garmin data, run this prompt through Claude Code or Claude Cowork, and get a personalised 4-week VO2max plan built from your actual numbers.
Day 4038Build Your Own Interval Training on Garmin — Step by Step
Custom interval workouts on Garmin are easier than you think — and a bit hidden. Here's exactly how to build one on Garmin Connect and get it on your watch.
Day 382669Replace Your Personal Trainer With Claude AI — Using Your Garmin Data
I exported my Garmin data, fed it to Claude, and got a personalised marathon training plan based on MY actual numbers. Here's the exact step-by-step — including the prompt.
Day 519The Laziest Garmin Watchface Ever Created
Every fitness watch tells you to move more. This one rewards you for doing absolutely nothing. Built with AI agents — and completely free.