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Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
20 Jul 2026
Garmin integration / Myzone
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live. With access already available to Apple and Android users, this latest integration opens seamless access to Myzone’s ecosystem for millions more people around the world.
For operators, the development represents a significant opportunity, bringing previously disconnected, high-value members into their Myzone ecosystem without requiring any additional investment in hardware or operational resource.
Garmin users, typically runners, cyclists and endurance-focused athletes, are some of the most committed and consistent members in any facility. Until now, they have been unable to take part in Myzone challenges, earn Myzone Effort Points (MEPs) or engage with in-club leaderboards.
“With Myzone Go now compatible with Garmin, operators can extend their community to some of the most engaged segments of the fitness market,” said Vahid B. Zadeh, chief technology officer at Myzone. “Garmin-owning members have already bought into tracking their performance but were previously excluded from the Myzone ecosystem. This integration closes that gap, giving operators access to a previously untapped group of high-frequency members and meeting Garmin users on the devices they already trust.”
Market research shows that Garmin is the third most owned heart rate monitoring platform among active users, while almost half of Garmin users own multiple fitness devices, making them one of the most engaged and committed segments in the market.*
Myzone is designed to drive long-term exercise adherence through behavioural science. By measuring effort rather than output and rewarding consistency through MEPs, the platform creates a feedback loop that reinforces positive habits over time.
With Garmin integration, that behavioural framework now extends to a broader proportion of operators' membership, particularly those already demonstrating high levels of commitment. More members participating in the Myzone ecosystem means greater engagement in challenges, leaderboards and community activity, strengthening the social connections that underpin long-term member retention.
Importantly for operators, members connect their own Garmin device directly through Myzone Go, with workouts syncing automatically. There is no additional hardware to purchase, no manual administration and no operational burden for operators. Once connected people can immediately start taking part in challenges, appearing on leaderboards and contributing to the wider community.
Every workout, whether in-gym or outdoors, is captured and translated into effort, ensuring consistency in recognition across all activity types. Members see their progress, maintain streaks and engage in shared challenges that keep them connected to both their goals and their community.
To support operator adoption, Myzone is also providing a comprehensive marketing toolkit, including digital assets, social content, in-club promotional materials and campaign resources to help facilities encourage Garmin users to connect and participate from launch.
For more information about Myzone Go and its Garmin integration, click here: https://www.myzone.org/blog/garmin-connects-to-myzone-go-growing-your-gym-community
*Source: Market Potential Research, May 2025.
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The full diversity of fitness facilities around the world and millions of individuals
Plans for the next 12 months
To continue to evolve the Myzone ecosystem in line with the latest behaviour science, supporting operators and individuals to build and sustain healthy movement habits.
In 2026, three key innovations will advance this mission:
• Strength Tracking, expanding our effort-based model beyond cardio;
• Garmin integration, increasing accessibility through connected wearables; and
• Switch 2.0, enhancing comfort, accuracy and usability.
Together, these developments reinforce our focus on Motivation Technology (MoTech), enabling greater engagement, consistency and long-term behaviour change. Our goal remains to help more people stay motivated to move, while equipping gyms with tools to improve member retention and outcomes.
In 2026, three key innovations will advance this mission:
• Strength Tracking, expanding our effort-based model beyond cardio;
• Garmin integration, increasing accessibility through connected wearables; and
• Switch 2.0, enhancing comfort, accuracy and usability.
Together, these developments reinforce our focus on Motivation Technology (MoTech), enabling greater engagement, consistency and long-term behaviour change. Our goal remains to help more people stay motivated to move, while equipping gyms with tools to improve member retention and outcomes.
Testimonial
“Myzone’s not just a flashy screen. It’s motivation technology, community and a social platform working together to keep people engaged long term.
“There is clear correlation between high Myzone engagement and strong coaching participation. It also creates stronger retention because members feel part of a community and have that extra layer of accountability that keeps them coming back.”
– Donald DesPierre III, fitness manager, Anytime Fitness Clubs
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– Jon Kohn, co-founder, Thrive Gyms
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