About
Inline Skating+ is a purpose-built activity app available on the Garmin Connect IQ Store, designed exclusively for inline skaters who want precise, relevant workout data on their Garmin smartwatch. Rather than repurposing a generic running or cycling mode, the app provides a tailored activity profile optimized for the mechanics and metrics that matter most to inline skaters. During each session, the app records key performance data including GPS-tracked distance and route mapping, real-time speed and pace, elapsed time, heart rate monitoring (on supported devices), and estimated calorie expenditure. Once a workout is complete, all data syncs seamlessly with the Garmin Connect platform, enabling athletes to review performance history, identify trends, set improvement goals, and track long-term progress. The app is compatible with a broad range of Garmin devices that support the Connect IQ ecosystem, including popular lines such as Forerunner, Fenix, Vivoactive, and Venu. This makes it accessible to both casual recreational skaters and dedicated fitness or competitive inline athletes. Because it integrates natively into the Garmin ecosystem, skating sessions appear alongside other activities in Garmin Connect and can be shared with third-party platforms. Whether skating for fitness, commuting, sport, or leisure, Inline Skating+ delivers the dedicated tracking experience that generic activity profiles cannot offer, helping skaters of all levels stay informed about their performance on wheels.
Key Features
- Inline Skating-Specific Activity Profile: Purpose-built for inline skating rather than adapting a generic sport mode, surfacing only the metrics that are relevant to skaters during a session.
- Real-Time GPS Tracking: Records distance, route, speed, and pace via GPS in real time, displayed on your Garmin watch face throughout each skate session.
- Heart Rate & Calorie Monitoring: Tracks heart rate zones and estimated calorie burn on supported Garmin devices, supporting fitness and training goals.
- Garmin Connect Sync: Automatically pushes all workout data to Garmin Connect after each session for in-depth review, trend analysis, and goal tracking.
- Broad Device Compatibility: Works across a wide range of Garmin Connect IQ-compatible devices including the Forerunner, Fenix, Vivoactive, and Venu series.
Use Cases
- Recreational inline skaters logging weekly mileage and session stats directly from their Garmin wrist device.
- Fitness skaters monitoring heart rate zones and calorie burn to meet training or weight-loss goals.
- Competitive inline athletes tracking speed and distance trends over time to measure training improvements.
- Commuters who skate to work and want automatic route and duration logging without switching to a generic mode.
- Outdoor enthusiasts who want all their activities — including inline skating — unified in a single Garmin Connect profile.
Pros
- Sport-Specific Design: Tailored exclusively for inline skating, delivering more relevant metrics and a cleaner experience than repurposing a generic activity profile.
- Seamless Garmin Ecosystem Integration: Skating sessions sync natively to Garmin Connect, sitting alongside all other tracked activities for unified health and fitness visibility.
- Free to Download: Available at no cost on the Garmin Connect IQ Store, making it instantly accessible to any compatible Garmin device owner.
Cons
- Garmin Devices Only: Exclusively compatible with Garmin smartwatches; users of Apple Watch, Fitbit, Samsung Galaxy Watch, or other platforms cannot use this app.
- Limited Advanced Analytics: Post-session analysis relies on the Garmin Connect app, which may lack the depth of dedicated sports analytics platforms for competitive athletes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Garmin devices support Inline Skating+?
Inline Skating+ runs on any Garmin device compatible with the Connect IQ platform. This includes many models across the Forerunner, Fenix, Vivoactive, and Venu lines. Check the app's page on the Garmin Connect IQ Store for the full supported device list.
Is Inline Skating+ free to use?
Yes, Inline Skating+ is available as a free download from the Garmin Connect IQ Store with no subscription or in-app purchases required.
What metrics does the app track during a session?
The app tracks GPS distance and route, real-time speed and pace, elapsed time, heart rate (on supported hardware), and estimated calorie burn — all displayed on your Garmin watch face during your skate.
Does my workout data sync to Garmin Connect?
Yes, completed sessions are automatically synced to Garmin Connect via the paired smartphone app, where you can review performance history, trends, and progress over time.
Can I use Inline Skating+ if I don't have a Garmin watch?
No, Inline Skating+ is a Garmin Connect IQ app and requires a compatible Garmin smartwatch. It is not available for other wearable platforms or as a standalone smartphone app.
