Garmin Connect data metrics expanded

As of Monday March 4, 2024, the following Inform API metrics and activity type mappings will be populated when data is provided by Garmin. The changes include updates to the following resources:

  • Workouts
  • Measurements
  • Summaries
  • Sleep

Workouts Updates

The following data will appear in workouts records for users, when captured by their Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Connect app.

Inform MetricDescriptionResourceData TypeUnits
avg_cadenceThe average cadence as recorded by the source. Could represent revolutions per minute on a bike, strides per minute on a run, strokes per minute during a swim, and more.Workoutsfloatr/min, SPM, pushes/min
avg_pace**The average pacing of the user as defined by the source.Workoutsfloatmin/km
max_cadence**The maximum cadence as recorded by the source. Could represent revolutions per minute on a bike, strides per minute on a run, strokes per minute during a swim, and more.Workoutsfloatr/min, SPM, pushes/min
max_pace**The maximum pacing of the user as defined by the source.Workoutsfloatmin/km
wheelchair_pushes**The number of wheelchair pushes recorded as defined by the source.Workoutsfloatcount

** Indicates a new Inform metric.

The following workout activity mappings have been added for Garmin:

Activity TypeActivity Category
AMERICAN_FOOTBALLcardio
BACKCOUNTRY_SNOWBOARDINGcardio
BADMINTONcardio
BASEBALLcardio
BASKETBALLcardio
BIKE_TO_RUN_TRANSITION_V2other
BMXbiking
BOATING_V2other
BOULDERINGcardio
BOXINGcardio
BREATHWORKother
CRICKETcardio
CROSS_COUNTRY_SKIING_WScardio
DISC_GOLFcardio
E_BIKE_FITNESSbiking
E_BIKE_MOUNTAINbiking
FIELD_HOCKEYcardio
FISHINGother
FISHING_V2other
FLOOR_CLIMBINGcardio
GRAVEL_CYCLINGbiking
HANDCYCLINGbiking
HIITcardio
ICE_HOCKEYcardio
INDOOR_CLIMBINGcardio
INDOOR_HANDCYCLINGbiking
INDOOR_RUNNINGrunning
KAYAKINGcardio
KAYAKING_V2cardio
KITEBOARDINGother
KITEBOARDING_V2other
LACROSSEcardio
MEDITATIONother
MIXED_MARTIAL_ARTScardio
OBSTACLE_RUNrunning
OFFSHORE_GRINDINGcardio
OFFSHORE_GRINDING_V2cardio
ONSHORE_GRINDINGcardio
ONSHORE_GRINDING_V2cardio
PADDLING_V2cardio
PADELcardio
PARA_SPORTSother
PICKLEBALLcardio
PILATESother
PLATFORM_TENNIScardio
RACKET_SPORTScardio
RACQUTBALLcardio
RESORT_SKIING_SNOWBOARDING_WScardio
ROCK_CLIMBINGcardio
ROWING_V2cardio
RUGBYcardio
RUN_TO_BIKE_TRANSITION_V2other
SAILING_V2other
SKATE_SKIING_WScardio
SKATING_WScardio
SNORKELINGswimming
SNOW_SHOE_WSother
SNOWMOBILING_WSother
SOCCERcardio
SOFTBALLcardio
SQUASHcardio
STAND_UP_PADDLEBOARDING_V2cardio
STOP_WATCHother
SURFINGcardio
SURFING_V2cardio
SWIM_TO_BIKE_TRANSITION_V2other
TABLE_TENNIScardio
TEAM_SPORTScardio
TENNIScardio
TENNIS_V2cardio
TRANSITION_V2other
ULTIMATE_DISCcardio
ULTRA_RUNrunning
VIRTUAL_RIDEbiking
VIRTUAL_RUNrunning
VOLLEYBALLcardio
WAKEBOARDINGcardio
WAKEBOARDING_V2cardio
WATER_SPORTSother
WATERSKIINGother
WHEELCHAIR_PUSH_RUNcardio
WHEELCHAIR_PUSH_WALKcardio
WHITEWATER_RAFTING_V2other
WINDSURFINGcardio
WINDSURFING_V2cardio
WINTER_SPORTSother
YOGAother

A full list of workout activity mappings for Garmin can be found at the bottom of this page: https://help.validic.com/space/VCS/1681490020/Garmin+%5BInform%5D

Measurements Updates

The following data will appear in measurements records for users, when captured by their Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Connect app.

Inform MetricDescriptionResourceData TypeUnits
systolicThe systolic blood pressure measurement of the individual.MeasurementsfloatmmHg
diastolicThe diastolic blood pressure measurement of the individual.MeasurementsfloatmmHg
pulseThe heart rate reading of the individual.Measurementsintegerbpm
spo2The average blood oxygen saturation of the individual. Measured as defined by the source.
For Garmin, only on-demand blood oxygen readings will be reported here.
Measurementsfloatpercent

Summaries Updates

The following data will appear in summaries records for users, when captured by their Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Connect app.

Inform MetricDescriptionResourceData TypeUnits
basal_energy_burnedThe number of bmr calories burned as defined by the source.SummariesfloatkCal
heart_rate_variabilityThe heart rate variability of the individual during the period as determined by the source.Summariesfloatms
high_stress_duration**Total duration of time that stress measurements were in a high stress range as defined by the source.Summariesfloats
low_stress_duration**Total duration of time that stress measurements were in a low stress range as defined by the source.Summariesfloats
medium_stress_duration**Total duration of time that stress measurements were in a medium stress range as defined by the source.Summariesfloats
rest_stress_duration**Total duration of time that stress measurements were in a restful or recovery range as defined by the source.Summariesfloats
resting_heart_rateThe waking heart rate measurement of the individual as determined by the source.Summariesintegerbpm
vo2_max**An estimate of the maximum volume of oxygen the user can consume at maximum performance.SummariesfloatmL/kg/min
wheelchair_distance**The wheelchair distance traveled as defined by the source.Summariesfloatm
wheelchair_pushes**The number of wheelchair pushes recorded as defined by the source.Summariesintegercount

** Indicates a new Inform metric.

Sleep Updates

The following data will appear in sleep records for users, when captured by their Garmin smartwatch or the Garmin Connect app.

Inform MetricDescriptionResourceData TypeUnits
sleep_scoreSleep efficiency as calculated by the source.Sleepfloatpercent
nap_duration**The duration of time the individual was napping as defined by the source.Sleepfloats

** Indicates a new Inform metric.

The origin logic for sleep metrics has also been improved to account for new Garmin sleep source types.


You can find more details of the Inform Garmin Connect integration here.