Garmin has confirmed API (application programming interface) partnerships with leading fitness applications Strava, MapMyFitness (including MapMyRun and MapMyRide) and Endomondo. The partnerships allow Garmin Connect users to ‘seamlessly view their data in these third-party applications.’
Garmin is continuing to work on partnerships with additional third-party training applications.
When logged into Strava, MapMyFitness and/or Endomondo – users can opt to link their Garmin Connect account to automatically sync. Once the accounts are linked, users’ activities are viewable on the third-party platforms immediately after they are uploaded via Garmin Express, Garmin Connect Mobile or WiFi.
Users can currently link with a Strava account; availability for MapMyFitness and Endomondo will be coming soon.
Garmin Connect is a free online fitness community that allows Garmin device users to analyze training progress, set and track goals, and share activities with other Garmin Connect users or on social media sites.
Users can relive a run, evaluate heart rate, compete on segments and join online challenges for extra motivation to reach fitness goals. Additionally, users can plan their workouts, or grab a training plan to send directly to their compatible Garmin device.