Garmin users recorded eight percent more activities in 2025 than the previous year, according to insights in the worldwide Garmin Connect Data Report.
The report highlights overall fitness and health trends of Garmin users around the world. These data trends range from average stress and daily steps to an increase in recorded activities. The insights highlight key fitness and well-being trends across a range of demographics, locales and abilities.
The following activities saw the largest year over year increase in the Garmin community:
- Racket sports: +67%
- HIIT: +45%.
- Pilates: +46%
- Strength training: +29%
- Indoor running: +16%
- Diving: +16%
- Hiking: +12%
Health, Fitness Takeaways
As more consumers use wearable fitness products, such as the Garmin fênix, Forerunner or Enduro, insights can be gleaned to track trends around the world. Some notable takeaways:
- Women recorded lower average stress scores than men, and Garmin users in Indonesia had the highest stress scores this year while those in the Netherlands had the lowest.
- Garmin users got nearly 1% better sleep this year, with an average sleep score of 71.
- Younger Garmin users typically had higher Body Battery energy levels, with 18–29-year-olds averaging 75.Users 40-49 years old averaged 70, while users over 70 years old averaged 64. Those in Portugal recorded the highest average Body Battery levels, while Japan had the lowest.
- On average, users took more steps per day in 2025. Garmin users in Hong Kong took the most average steps with more than 10,000 per day.
- Users 18-29 years old did the most outdoor running this year. 50-59-year-olds led the indoor cycling category, while those 70 years and older did the most golfing.
“Since coming back to training and racing after having my daughter, I’ve really had to readjust my expectations for training and recovery,” said Skye Moench, a Garmin-sponsored triathlete in Salt Lake City. “Using resting heart rate and HRV trends in the Garmin Connect app has been a huge help as I’ve recalibrated what’s normal for me right now. The data helps me know if we are getting the training and recovery load right, or if we need to back down.”
This year, Garmin Connect+ users can check out their own highlight reel – the Garmin Connect Rundown. Available now in the Garmin Connect app, the personalized annual report includes health, performance and activity stats, including total steps, average sleep score, totals of each activity type and more. Garmin has a host of products for athletes, including safety camera systems for bikers.
