What Garmin Data Can Sync to Sworkit?
When connected properly, Sworkit can receive the following activity data from Garmin:
Workouts and activity minutes
Steps & distance completed
⚠️ Medical or advanced health metrics (such as VO₂ max, stress scores, blood oxygen, or body battery) are not synced to Sworkit.
Option 1: Sync Garmin to Sworkit on iPhone (via Apple Health)
Garmin devices sync to Sworkit on iOS using Apple Health.
Step 1: Connect Garmin Connect to Apple Health
Open the Garmin Connect app
Tap More (☰) → Settings
Select Health & Fitness Apps
Tap Apple Health
Enable sharing for workouts, calories, and heart rate
Step 2: Enable Apple Health Access in Sworkit
Open the Sworkit app
Go to Profile → Settings
Tap Apple Health
Allow Sworkit to read activity and workout data
Step 3: Verify the Connection
Complete a workout on your Garmin device
Sync Garmin Connect
Open Sworkit → your activity should appear within a few minutes (occasionally up to a few hours)
Option 2: Sync Garmin to Sworkit on Android (via Health Connect)
On Android, Garmin syncs to Sworkit through Health Connect.
Step 1: Connect Garmin Connect to Health Connect
Open the Garmin Connect app
Go to Settings
Tap Health Connect
At a minimum, enable data sharing for:
Activity
Exercise
Calories
Step 2: Enable Health Connect Access in Sworkit
Open the Sworkit app
Go to Profile → Settings
Tap Health Connect
Allow Sworkit to read workout and activity data
Step 3: Confirm Sync
Record a workout on your Garmin
Sync Garmin Connect
Check Sworkit for the activity (may take up to a few hours)
Common Questions & Troubleshooting
My Garmin workout isn’t showing in Sworkit
Try the following:
Confirm the workout appears in Garmin Connect
Make sure Garmin → Apple Health / Health Connect permissions are still enabled
Open Sworkit after syncing Garmin Connect (this often triggers the import)
Can Garmin send data directly to Sworkit?
No. Garmin requires Apple Health (iOS) or Health Connect (Android) as the intermediary.
Does Sworkit send workouts back to Garmin?
No. The connection is one-way: Garmin → Apple Health / Health Connect → Sworkit.
Android Workaround: Garmin Not Appearing in Health Connect | Use the Health Sync App
In some cases, Garmin and Health Connect do not recognize each other, even when permissions are enabled. If this happens, there is a proven workaround.
Some users have successfully resolved this issue by using Health Sync, a third-party Android app that bridges Garmin and Health Connect.
How it works:
Garmin → Health Sync → Health Connect → Sworkit
While this does require installing an additional app, it has allowed users who were previously unable to connect to successfully sync their Garmin data into Sworkit.
Health Sync (Google Play):
ℹ️ Health Sync is a third-party app and is not built or owned by Sworkit. Availability, pricing, and support are managed by the app developer. There is a cost to use this service.
Still Need Help?
If your Garmin data isn’t syncing after following the steps above, please contact Sworkit Support from in the Sworkit app and include:
Your device type (Garmin model)
iOS or Android version
Screenshots of your Apple Health or Health Connect permissions
We’re happy to help get you moving 💙