Follow these steps to set up and use the Athletica Workout Reserve app on your Garmin device. Each step is marked with a color-coded box to guide you through the process, distinguishing tasks on your phone, Garmin device, or other actions.
Before You Begin
⚠️ Active Athletica Account Required The Workout Reserve app requires an active Athletica subscription to access your personalized performance profile. A free trial is available at athletica.ai.
Verify Device Compatibility Confirm that your Garmin device is compatible with the Athletica Workout Reserve Connect IQ app here.
What You’ll Need
- Active Athletica account (sign up here)
- Compatible Garmin device
- Smartphone (Android or iOS) with Garmin Connect app
📱 Phone Setup
Step 1: Ensure Proximity Make sure your phone and Garmin device are nearby.
Step 2: Install Garmin Apps Download and install the Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect IQ apps on your phone (works for both Android and iOS).
Step 3: Find Athletica Workout Reserve In the Connect IQ app, search for Athletica Workout Reserve or access it directly here.
Step 4: Select Your Device Ensure the selected device in the Connect IQ app is your Garmin device.
Step 5: Install the App Install the Athletica Workout Reserve app via the Connect IQ app.
Step 6: Grant Permissions Agree to any Bluetooth permissions requested during the setup.
Step 7: Configure App Settings Review and adjust app settings as needed for optimal performance.
Step 8: Verify Installation Confirm that the Workout Reserve data field is now available in your Garmin data fields.
⌚ Garmin Device Setup
Step 9: Access Your Garmin Device Switch to your Garmin device to configure the data field.
Step 10: Add Workout Reserve Data Field Add the Workout Reserve field to an activity profile. You can display it as a full page or as part of another data screen.
Step 11: Configure Data Screens Navigate to: Data Screens → Connect IQ Data Screens → Select Workout Reserve Save your changes.
🔄 Sync & Login
Step 12: Log In to Athletica A request will be sent to your phone to open the Garmin Connect app. Log in with your Athletica account credentials.
Step 13: Wait for Initial Sync Listen for the tones indicating that Workout Reserve has synced to your device.
⏱️ Note: The first sync can take up to 15 minutes. Be patient!
✅ Ready to Use
Step 14: You’re All Set! Setup is complete! You’re now ready to use Workout Reserve in real-time during your training sessions.
🔄 Important: Resync Before Each Session Before each training session, ensure your Workout Reserve data is synced to your Garmin device for the most accurate, up-to-date performance metrics.
Color-Coded Step Guide
The steps above use color-coded boxes to help you quickly identify where each action takes place:
- Gray Boxes: General tasks or informational steps
- Yellow Boxes: Tasks performed on your phone
- Green Boxes: Tasks performed on your Garmin device
- Red Boxes: Critical requirements or important warnings
Need Help?
Having trouble? Check out these resources:
- FAQ Page - Common questions and answers
- Video Tutorial - Watch the full setup process
- Athletica Support - Contact the Athletica team
Video Tutorial
Watch the complete setup process:
Happy training! 🚀