May 25, 2024
SyncMyWorkout has released a Garmin data field available in the ConnectIQ store that will estimate Peloton resistance from your current power and cadence.
This data field is primarily for users who take Peloton classes on non-Peloton bicycles, so they can follow along when an instructor provides a target resistance. It will work best with indoor bicycles that have a magnetic braking resistance system similar to the Peloton (Keiser, Stages, etc..).
After you install the data field on your watch's indoor bike activity profile, you will see a resistance estimate if your watch receives power and cadence data. To avoid jumpy data, the data field displays a resistance range (e.g. 40-45) instead of a single number.
The resistance estimate is calculated using a statistical model that was trained on thousands of rides taken on the Peloton bike+. We will continue to make updates to the data field as our model improves.
Today your watch must be paired to a power and cadence sensor in order for a resistance estimate to be generated. If you don't have power, but you do have speed data, drop us an email. We are working on a model that will generate resistance estimates from speed and cadence data.
If you have any further questions/feedback/requests related to this data field, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team!