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Using Garmin Connect Workouts in the Tacx Training App

Workouts in the calendar of your Garmin Connect™ account will appear under scheduled workouts in the Tacx Training™ app and Tacx Training™ Desktop app. 

Creating a Scheduled Workout

NOTE: Only cycling workouts will appear. 

Scheduled workouts can either come from Garmin Coach plans or individually created in the Garmin Connect workout builder: 


Garmin Coach Cycling Plans

For information on training plan options and how to begin a Garmin Coach cycling plan, refer to Garmin Coach Cycling Plans.

To Reschedule a Garmin Coach Workout:

  1. From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.

  2. From the left-hand navigation menu select Calendar.

  3. Drag the workout in question from the scheduled date to the date of your choice.

  4. Select Move only this workout or Shift the entire training plan.

  5. Select Ok.

NOTE: You cannot reschedule Garmin Cycling Coach workouts since they are adaptive training plans.


Garmin Connect Workout Builder

First, create a custom workout in the Garmin Connect App or web version using these steps: Creating a Custom Workout in Garmin Connect. Once created, you must schedule the workout on your calendar: 


Garmin Connect App

Option 1: Schedule a Workout From the Calendar View
  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Select Calendar from the bottom of the screen.

  3. Select a day on the calendar.

  4. Select Three Dots in the top right corner.

  5. Select Add Workout.

  6. Select a workout.

Option 2: Schedule a Workout From the Workout Menu
  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Select More (bottom right).

  3. Select Training & Planning.

  4. Select Workouts.

  5. Select the workout you would like to schedule.

  6. Select Three Dotsin the top right corner.

  7. Select Add to Calendar.

  8. Select the date you want to schedule the workout for.

  9. Select OK (Android) or Done (iOS).

Removing a Workout From the Calendar
  1. Open the Garmin Connect app.

  2. Select Calendar from the bottom of the screen.

  3. Select a day on the calendar.

  4. Select the workout you wish to remove.

  5. Select Three Dotsin the upper right corner.

  6. Select Remove from calendar.


Garmin Connect Web

Option 1: Schedule a Workout From the Calendar View
  1. From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.

  2. Select Calendar (top left).

  3. Select a day on the calendar.

  4. Select Workout.

  5. Workouts will now be listed on the right-hand side of the page. Use one of these options to schedule a workout:

    • Drag a workout onto the calendar to schedule it.

    • Select Three Dots on the desired workout, then select Schedule. Confirm the date to schedule the workout, then select Add to Calendar.

Option 2: Schedule a Workout From the Workout Menu
  1. From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.

  2. Select Training & Planning from the navigation bar on the left.

  3. Select Workouts.

  4. Select Calendar icon to the right of the desired workout.

  5. Select a day on the calendar.

Removing a Workout From the Calendar
  1. From a web browser, sign into your Garmin Connect account.

  2. Select Calendar (top left).

  3. Select the desired workout from the calendar.

  4. Select Remove from Calendar.



 Accessing Scheduled Workouts in Tacx Apps

Once a cycling workout is scheduled in your Garmin Connect calendar, it will automatically appear in your scheduled workouts section in the Tacx app on the day it is designated. You will see the scheduled workout as well as upcoming workouts within 7 days. When using heart rate as the workout target, the slope will be set at 0% and you will need to change gears to reach your target heart rate.

NOTE: Only primary targets will appear in the Tacx apps. Secondary targets will not display.


Tacx Training App

  1. Open the Tacx Training App.

  2. Select the Workout tab.

  3. Your workout will appear under Upcoming Workouts

    • TIP: If you do not see your workout, tap and hold the screen as you pull down the page to refresh. Release once you see Loading Icon in the App spin at the top. 

how to locate tacx app scheduled workouts in the training app


Tacx Desktop App

  1. Open the Tacx Desktop App.

  2. Select 3 line tacx desktop app menu icon to expand the menu in the upper left corner. 

  3. Select Workouts.

  4. Select scheduled workouts under Your Upcoming Workouts.

    • TIP: If you do not see your workout, select refresh workouts in the upper right corner.

Screenshot of Tacx Desktop scheduled workout


Can I Use Primary and Secondary Targets?

Garmin Connect features the ability to use primary and secondary targets, however not for indoor cycling workouts will only use the primary target. It is suggested to use only Custom Power for indoor cycling workouts, since the app will use your primary target to control the resistance on the smart trainer. 


Garmin Connect Offers Many More Training Options. Which Is Recommended for Use in the Tacx Training App?

When creating a workout in Garmin Connect to be used in the Tacx Training app, it is recommended to create it using a primary target of Custom Power. You can choose the custom power based on watts or percent of FTP. 


In the Tacx App I Receive a Message That Resistance Must Be Manually Adjusted. How Do I Enable Automatic Adjustments for My ERG Training? 

You may see a message like the one below. This means your workout contains sections that do not have an ERG controllable primary target. Ensure that each section has a Custom Power primary target. You will still receive this message if your warmup or cool down does not contain Custom Power as the primary target. The app will control the resistance for any sections that do have a Custom Power primary target. Thus, you can ignore the message or change the warm up or cool down.tacx app message


Why Do I Have Two Warm Ups and Cool Downs?

The Tacx app will always offer you a warmup before you start any workout and cool down when you've finished a workout. An alternative would be not to include a warm up or cool down when creating a custom workout. 


Will I Have the Option to Skip Sections of the Workout?

Yes, you can skip any section of the workout. Simply select Skip.

tacx skip button


Why Do I See Continue Instead of Skip?

 If you see Continue in place of skip, this means the step duration is set for a lap button press. You can only leave this section if you press Continue. 

tacx continue button