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Activity Profiles on Instinct Watches

Garmin Instinct® watches come with a variety of activity profiles. To see which activities Instinct watches support, select a category and activity type below. 

For more information on how to record activities with an Instinct watch, see Starting an Activity in your owner's manual. To learn more about your Instinct, select your watch in our Support Center and search Getting Started.


Multisport

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Using the Multisport Activity Profile on a Garmin Watch


Outdoor


Climb

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Hike

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Bouldering

Free climbing on small rock formations, indoors or outdoors, without the use of harnesses or ropes.

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Golf

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Getting Started Golfing With a Golf Capable Garmin Watch


Hunt

  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Fish

  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Archery

  • Instinct 2X series

Walk

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Expedition

  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series


Running

For information on using a running profile for an event: Preparing for Your Race With a Garmin Watch.


Run

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Trail Run

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Treadmill

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Virtual Run

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Track Run

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Indoor Track

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Obstacle Racing

  • Instinct 2X series

Triathlon

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Swim Run

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series


Cycling


Bike

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Bike Indoor

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

MTB (Mountain Bike)

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

eBike

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

eMTB 

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Cyclocross

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Gravel Bike

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Bike Commute

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Bike Tour

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Road Bike

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

BMX

  • Instinct 2X series


Swimming


Pool Swim

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Open Water

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series


Gym


Strength

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Getting Started With Strength Training on a Garmin Watch


Cardio

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

HIIT

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Yoga

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Pilates

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Elliptical

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Stair Stepper

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Climb Indoor

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Row Indoor

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Floor Climb

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Floor Climb

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Boxing

  • Instinct 2X series

Mixed Martial Arts

  • Instinct 2X series


Winter Activities


Ski

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Snowboard

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Backcountry Ski

Skiing done in an unmarked or unpatrolled area that can be inside or outside of ski resort boundaries. On the Instinct 2/2S series and Instinct Crossover series, activity will automatically track ascents, descents, and transition times.
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Backcountry Snowboard

Snowboarding done in an unmarked or unpatrolled area that can be inside or outside of ski resort boundaries. On the Instinct 2/2S series and Instinct Crossover series, activity will automatically track ascents, descents, and transition times.
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

XC Classic Ski

Cross country skiing style similar to walking.

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

XC Ski

Cross country skiing style similar to walking.

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series

XC Skate Ski

Cross country skiing style similar to roller skating/blading. Skier moves faster compared to other XC ski styles.

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Snowshoe

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Ice Skating

  • Instinct 2X series


Water Activities


SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard)

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Kayak

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Row

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Kiteboard

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series

Windsurf

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series

Boat

Allows you to record a boating activity.

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Surf

  • Instinct Solar Surf
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series

Whitewater

  • Instinct 2X series


Team Sports


Soccer/Football

  • Instinct 2X series

American Football

  • Instinct 2X series

Basketball

  • Instinct 2X series

Softball

  • Instinct 2X series

Volleyball

  • Instinct 2X series

Cricket

  • Instinct 2X series

Lacrosse

  • Instinct 2X series

Rugby

  • Instinct 2X series

Field Hockey

  • Instinct 2X series

Ice Hockey

  • Instinct 2X series

Ultimate Frisbee

  • Instinct 2X series


Racket Sports


Tennis

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Pickleball

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Padel

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Squash

  • Instinct 2X series

Racquetball

  • Instinct 2X series

Badminton

  • Instinct 2X series

Platform Tennis

  • Instinct 2X series


Motorsports


ATV

  • Instinct 2X series

Snowmobile

  • Instinct 2X series

Overland

  • Instinct 2X series

Motocross

  • Instinct 2X series

Motorcycle

  • Instinct 2X series


Other


Other

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Breathwork

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Table Tennis

  • Instinct 2X series

Tactical

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Horseback

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Health Snapshot

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Navigate

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Project Waypoint

Navigation profile where a waypoint is placed and the device will help guide the user to that spot.

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Reference Point

  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Track Me

Generic profile which can be used to track GPS, elevation, distance, etc without impacting training metrics such as VO2 max.

  • Instinct
  • Instinct Solar series
  • Instinct 2/2S series
  • Instinct 2X series
  • Instinct Crossover series

Esports

  • Instinct Esports Edition

Jumpmaster

For experienced skydivers, particularly those in the military. For more information see: Setting Up Jumpmaster on Your Garmin Watch.

  • Instinct Tactical
  • Instinct Solar Tactical
  • Instinct 2 Solar Tactical
  • Instinct 2X Solar Tactical
  • Instinct Crossover Solar Tactical