How to Track Steps on Garmin Forerunner 970: Watch Face, Glances, and App

Tracking Steps on the Forerunner 970

• 💡 The Garmin Forerunner 970 allows users to track steps in three primary ways: via the watch face, through the Glances menu, or using the paired phone application.
• 🎯 This guide demonstrates how to implement each method for comprehensive activity monitoring.

Customizing the Watch Face for Step Display

• ⌚ To display steps directly on the watch face, navigate to the watch face menu by pressing and holding the 'uh' button.
• ➕ Select 'Add New' and scroll through available templates, choosing one that includes a step counter or allows customization.
• ⚙️ If a chosen watch face doesn't show steps by default, access its data customization options by swiping left or pressing the start button, then selecting 'Data' to change the displayed metric to 'steps'.

Utilizing the Glances Menu for Quick Step Access

• 👆 Swipe up from the home screen to open the Glances menu.
• 📌 If 'Steps' is not visible, tap 'Edit', then 'Add', and select 'Steps' to include it in your Glances.
• 📊 Tapping the 'Steps' glance will open detailed graphs, providing a quick visual overview of step activity.

Viewing Detailed Step History in Garmin Connect

• 📱 Ensure your Forerunner 970 is paired with your phone to access the Garmin Connect app.
• 📈 Open the Garmin Connect app, navigate to 'More' > 'Activities' > 'Steps' to view detailed step history.
• 🗓️ The app offers daily, weekly, four-week, and yearly progression views, including comprehensive graphs for analyzing step trends.