Your Garmin Tracks Everything. Motion Makes It Fun.
Garmin watches deliver unmatched data and accuracy. Motion adds the motivation layer - games, challenges, virtual pets, and a supportive community that celebrates every workout.
The Perfect Complement to Your Garmin
What Garmin Does Brilliantly
Garmin watches are engineering marvels. Accurate GPS, detailed metrics, long battery life, multi-sport tracking, training status, recovery analysis - if you want data, Garmin delivers it better than anyone.
Whether you own a Fenix for ultra-running, a Forerunner for road racing, a Venu for daily fitness, or a Vivoactive for swimming and cycling, your Garmin is probably the best fitness hardware you could buy.
What Garmin Doesn't Do
But here's what Garmin Connect struggles with:
- Motivation beyond numbers - Graphs and metrics are great, but they don't make you smile or feel excited about tomorrow's workout
- Fair social competition - Comparing raw activity totals means the ultra-runner always wins and the beginner always loses
- Gamification - Badges exist, but they're an afterthought, not the experience
- Community culture - Garmin Connect has followers and comments, but not the warmth and encouragement of a true fitness community
Enter Motion
Motion was built to solve exactly this problem. We're not trying to replace your Garmin or compete with its hardware. And unlike the ongoing Strava-Garmin legal dispute, Motion has no conflict with Garmin - we simply make your data more fun and motivating.
How Motion + Garmin Work Together
Seamless Integration
Connect your Garmin through Apple Health, Google Fit, or direct Garmin Connect integration. Once connected, every workout flows automatically into Motion:
- Running, cycling, swimming, hiking
- Strength training, yoga, pilates
- Steps, active minutes, heart rate
- Basically everything your Garmin tracks
You don't change your routine. Wear your Garmin, complete your workout, and Motion does the rest.
What Motion Adds
1. Your Virtual Fitness Pet Every Garmin activity feeds and grows your digital Motmot. It sounds silly until you realize you're more motivated by keeping your pet happy than by any performance metric Garmin ever showed you.
2. Fair Weekly Battles Challenge Garmin-wearing friends where effort matters more than absolute performance. Effort-based goals mean your casual 5k at 110% of your goal beats their half-marathon at 90% of theirs. Finally, step challenges where everyone can win.
3. Fit Bingo & Seasonal Quests Your Garmin workouts flip tiles on Fit Bingo boards and advance you through seasonal quest paths. Suddenly every run contributes to multiple goals and rewards.
4. Adaptive Goals That Actually Fit Your Life Motion's AI-powered goals adjust to your reality. Busy week? Your goal eases. Feeling strong? It challenges you more. Unlike static Garmin step goals, Motion goals evolve with you.
5. A Community That Celebrates Progress Join pods, participate in group challenges, and find people who support your journey. No judgment, no pace shaming, just genuine encouragement.
Motion Features That Enhance Your Garmin
Digital Fitness Pet
Your Garmin feeds your Motmot. Care for your pet through daily activity, unlock accessories, and watch it grow with you.
Fit Bingo & Quests
Turn your Garmin data into games. Complete bingo patterns, finish seasonal quests, earn rewards for every workout.
Effort-Based Battles
Challenge friends fairly - walkers can beat runners if they push harder relative to their own goals.
Step Counter Games
Your Garmin steps power multiple games and challenges. Walking becomes more rewarding.
Supportive Community
Find workout buddies, join challenges, and get accountability without pressure or judgment.
Adaptive AI Goals
Goals that evolve with your schedule and fitness. Always challenging, never impossible.
Why Use Both Garmin and Motion?
The Best of Both Worlds
Many fitness enthusiasts ask: "Why do I need both?" The answer is simple - they serve different purposes.
Garmin = Your Data Hub Keep using Garmin for what it does best:
- Detailed workout metrics and performance analysis
- Training status and recovery recommendations
- Race-specific training plans
- Long-term trend analysis
- Device ecosystem (Connect IQ apps, music, payments)
Motion = Your Motivation Layer Add Motion for what Garmin can't provide:
- Daily excitement and anticipation for workouts
- Social connection without intimidation
- Fun rewards that make consistency easier
- Fair competition with diverse friend groups
- Emotional investment through your virtual pet
Real Garmin User Example
Sarah runs with a Forerunner 955. She checks Garmin Connect after runs to see pace, heart rate zones, and training load. She uses Garmin's training plans for her spring marathon.
But Motion is why she gets out the door. Her Motmot needs feeding. She's two tiles away from completing her Bingo pattern. And she's in a weekly battle with her sister where she's currently winning despite running fewer miles.
Sarah doesn't choose between them. She uses Garmin for what it's great at, and Motion for what gets her moving consistently.
Getting Started With Motion + Garmin
Simple Setup
- Download Motion (free on iOS and Android)
- Connect your Garmin through Apple Health, Google Fit, or Garmin Connect
- Adopt your Motmot and customize your virtual pet
- Join or create challenges with friends or our community
- Watch your Garmin workouts become more rewarding
No need to change your routine, switch devices, or learn new interfaces. Your Garmin does what it always did - Motion just makes the experience more fun.
Works With Every Garmin Device
Motion syncs with all Garmin watches and fitness trackers:
- Fenix series (6, 7, 8) - Ultra-endurance and adventure
- Forerunner series - Road running and racing
- Venu series - AMOLED lifestyle and fitness
- Vivoactive series - Multi-sport and swimming
- Instinct series - Rugged outdoor tracking
- Lily, Venu Sq, and other fitness trackers
If your Garmin syncs to Garmin Connect, it works with Motion.
Frequently asked questions
If you have anything else you want to ask, reach out to us.
Do I need to wear two devices?
No! You only wear your Garmin. Motion syncs your data automatically through Apple Health, Google Fit, or Garmin Connect. Your Garmin does the tracking, Motion handles the motivation.
Will using Motion drain my Garmin battery?
Not at all. Motion doesn't interact with your Garmin watch directly. Your Garmin syncs to Garmin Connect as it always has, then Motion pulls that data through health integrations. Zero impact on battery.
Can Motion replace Garmin Connect?
Motion isn't trying to replace Garmin Connect. We complement it. Use Garmin Connect for detailed metrics, training plans, and performance analysis. Use Motion for motivation, games, social features, and daily consistency.
What if my friend has an Apple Watch or Fitbit?
Perfect! Motion works with all major fitness trackers. You can challenge Apple Watch, Fitbit, Whoop, or Oura ring users fairly thanks to our effort-based scoring system.
Is Motion free for Garmin users?
Yes. Motion's core features - virtual pets, challenges, games, adaptive goals, community - are completely free. Premium features like extra pet accessories and special events exist, but they're optional.
Does Motion work with Garmin training plans?
Yes, independently. If you're following a Garmin training plan, keep doing it. Motion tracks your completion and celebrates your effort without interfering with your structured training.
Your Fitness Journey Starts Here
Download Motion free and discover why this is the fitness app you'll actually keep using. Your future self (and your Motmot) will thank you.
