I’ve been using the Forerunner 255S for my swim workouts, but I’m a bit confused about the best way to use it for tracking laps and other metrics.
When I use the normal swim mode, it often counts extra laps, which isn’t a huge deal since I can manually edit them. But I’m worried that this might mess up other important metrics like training load, training effect, and body battery.
To get more accurate tracking, I tried using drill mode for each lap, and it’s great for speed and distance. However, now I can’t see my average pace, and for some reason, the training load is way off—like, I’ll get a 25 load for 1k using drill mode, but 70 load with normal swim mode.
So, how do you guys make the most out of your Garmin watch when swimming laps? Any tips or settings you find helpful?
When using the normal pool swim mode, ensure you select the correct pool size (or enter a custom size) before starting your activity. Accurate pool size is crucial for distance calculation. The watch automatically records swim intervals and lengths. Make sure you swim the entire pool length and use consistent stroke types for accurate results. Pause the activity timer during rests to avoid recording extra data.