Activating the Pickleball Feature on Your Garmin Watch

No matter age or fitness level, anyone can try a couple of serves of the newest fitness craze: pickleball.

A mix between full-court tennis and table tennis, pickleball is great for both beginner and advanced players and has quickly become the fastest-growing sport today  — kind of what jazzercise was to the ’80s.

It’s no secret that Garmin stays on top of all things fitness and wellness, so it only made sense that we add pickleball as an activity profile to our wellness and running watches. Many of Garmin’s watches are compatible with the pickleball activity feature, including Venu® 3 and Forerunner® 165.

Below are some of the pickleball activity features offered on your compatible smartwatch for the next time you grab your paddle and hit the courts.

How To Set Up the Pickleball Activity Feature:

Using the pickleball activity on any Garmin smartwatch is simple. Start by navigating to the list of activities. For new pickleball players, you’ll want to add pickleball to your list of activities. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be able to select whether you are playing indoor or outdoor. If you play frequently, you know that these options set you up for a very different game. With the static airflow and a change in ball, indoor games can be more relaxed and slower paced.

When activated, your Garmin smartwatch will record what time you began playing and track how long you’ve played. But that’s not all — it’ll help you keep an eye on plenty of your body’s metrics too.

Health Benefits Tracked on Garmin Watch:

Whether you play for fun or fitness, you can use your smartwatch to highlight relevant health features both during and after you play.

Nothing says endorphins and better moods more than exercise. Not only is pickleball a great activity to do with others, but the act of getting your body up and moving is also bound to make your day a little bit brighter.

While you look to spice up your pickleball match, even if you’re just a beginner, consider adding a Garmin smartwatch to your gear. Whether you’re interested in a lighthearted match with friends or serving up a more serious sweat, paying attention to how your body is working is always the right play. Connect your smartwatch to the Garmin Connect™ app or visit connect.garmin.com to track your matches and analyze your health results.