How to Broadcast Heart Rate Data from Your Garmin® Watch

What better way to get your mind and body in shape for summer than racing in a 5K along a beautiful beach in South Carolina? At iFit, we are bringing this experience to you in the comfort of your home. Get ready to race with iFit Trainer Matt Pauson in Myrtle Beach during this upcoming LIVE 5K race! Whether this is your first 5K or 100th, you will be guided by Matt throughout the entire journey. Keep up the pace as you run or walk through this energetic city that offers views of exciting carnivals, bright buildings, and peaceful shores. You'll experience all that Myrtle Beach has to offer while putting in the work! Here is everything you need to know about the Live Myrtle Beach 5K Race running workout. How it works On May 1, 2021 at 7:40 a.m., ET, meet iFit Trainer Matt Paulson on your iFit-enabled treadmill or elliptical. You can also join the race on your tablet or smartphone with the iFit app. Here is more information on how to get ready to run or walk 3.1 miles with Matt: The race starts at 7:40 a.m., ET on May 1, 2021.Join the race as early as 10 minutes prior to ask Matt any questions you may have about the race, such as what type of landscapes you’ll be running or walking through, how difficult the route may be, and how to keep yourself motivated.Send in any questions or comments you may have prior to the start of the race, and Matt may answer them for you as you are moving through Myrtle Beach! Throughout the race, Matt will motivate you to push yourself all the way to the finish line. Best of all, if you complete the race as it is being streamed live, then you will receive an exclusive iFit medal in the mail! If you are unable to attend the live race, then you can access it at any time afterward in the iFit Library. Joining the race To join the race, log onto your iFit-enabled treadmill or elliptical, or the iFit app if you are outdoors or away from your equipment. You can begin streaming the race as early as 10 minutes prior to the 7:40 a.m., ET start time, so you can add any questions or comments you may have for Matt about the race. Training for the Myrtle Beach 5K Are you wondering how you can prepare yourself mentally and physically for the race? Whether you are a beginner runner or walker, or consider yourself an expert, you can prepare for this 3.1-mile run or walk by joining the April Challenge! The April Challenge is all about accommodating your unique lifestyle, and enabling you to choose workouts from the iFit Library that best suit your personal goals. Try hiking through the mountains of Switzerland on your treadmill to build up endurance for the race. Or, stride in Morocco on your elliptical to learn the foundations of good form, and much more. Even if you are already an expert on your machine, you can still join the April Challenge to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for the live race. Breathe steady, focus hard, and allow the energy of Myrtle Beach to push you to that finish line. Complete the entire Live Myrtle Beach 5K Race with Matt so you can receive that well-deserved, exclusive award. You can do it!

Ready to get going with heart rate training using your Garmin® watch? When toggled on and with an active iFIT membership, ActivePulse™ uses your heart rate information to automatically adjust workouts to keep you in the right heart rate zone. This helps keep every sweat session productive and a step toward your fitness goals! To send your heart rate data from your Garmin watch to your treadmill, it must be set to "broadcast" mode. Here's how to do it on a Garmin Forerunner® 165 Watch: Part 1: Broadcast Heart Rate from Garmin 1. Press START. 2. Select an activity. 3. Press UP. 4. Select the activity settings. 5. Select Broadcast Heart Rate. The Forerunner watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data in the background. NOTE: There is no indication that the watch is broadcasting your heart rate data during an activity. 6. Begin the activity (Starting an Activity). Part 2: Connect Garmin to an iFIT-enabled machine 1. Start an iFIT workout. 2. During the warmup, select the settings wheel in the bottom right-hand corner. 3. Select Bluetooth. 4. Select your Garmin watch. Note: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin® device. See your owner's manual. Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this blog post is to inform and entertain. Nothing on the post constitutes or is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Reliance on any information provided on the blog is solely at your own risk. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, and please consult your doctor or other health care provider before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of information available on this blog. NordicTrack assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.

Set off to picturesque Italy with iFIT Trainers Chris and Stacie Clark! The Italy Weight Loss Walking Series builds onto the foundation you established in their Turks and Caicos Weight Loss Walking Series. Tour the Italian coastline and soak up the breathtaking vistas in its seaside villages and buzzing cities. You won’t want to miss this walking series adventure! About iFIT Trainer Chris Clark After graduating from Indiana University on a track scholarship, Chris Clark discovered his passion for personal training almost 35 years ago. As a three-time All-American athlete, he’s trained collegiate and professional teams, including the Timberwolves, Vikings, and Colts. In his own training, Chris focuses on mindset, movement, nutrition, and regeneration — four elements he refers to as the Tiger Method. His training style is challenging, motivating, and constantly changing, focusing on pushing his clients to do more than they think they can. About iFIT Trainer Stacie Clark Stacie Clark’s passion for health and fitness began during childhood. She excelled as a three-sport varsity athlete in high school and has since channeled that love for sports into a successful career. She’s now a celebrity trainer, mother of two, and co-founder and CEO of Tiger Athletics. When Stacie’s away from work, she continues to embrace an active, athletic lifestyle, training for and competing in adventure races, CrossFit® challenges, and races ranging from 10Ks to urbanathlons. About Italy Nicknamed “Bel Paese,” or “beautiful country,” Italy is home to some of the most iconic cities in the world. You’ll spend time along the Italian Riviera coastline in the colorful fishing villages of Portofino and Cinque Terre, as well as the bustling cities of Rome and Florence. Stacie and Chris wrap up the series along the famous Amalfi Coast overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Salerno. About the walking workouts Chris and Stacie will guide you through each workout, keeping your form, RPE, and focus in check. They’ll challenge you to push yourself as the series progresses, helping you reach that next level in your fitness journey. You’ll work through speed plays, intervals, and steady state walks with recoveries to keep your body feeling strong and capable. Ready to hit your goals in stunning Italia? Join the Italy Weight Loss Walking Series! Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. iFIT assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article. Always follow the safety precautions included in the owner’s manual of your fitness equipment.