Garmin numbers explained
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Updated 06 November 2026
- 01How was the session?
- 02How is the week going?
- 03Am I making progress?
Choose the number that helps answer your question.
You do not need to follow every number on your watch. Start with the question you want to answer, then choose the reading that helps.
How did that session go?
Look at the session itself: time, distance, pace or power, heart rate and your notes. Training Effect adds Garmin’s estimate of its training impact.
How has the week built up?
Training load helps you review recent activity. Read it beside the type of sessions and the time available for recovery.
How am I doing today?
Training readiness, Body Battery and sleep offer different views. Some use the same data, so they are not separate checks of your fitness.
Am I making progress?
Compare similar sessions over time. You can also explore VO2 max and endurance score. A watch estimate is one view, not your whole result.
Keep it simple
Choose a goal and a small set of useful measures. Check what your model supports, and make room for what the watch cannot record about work, family and life.