My review of Garmin and Natural Cycles: Syncing workouts and smooth measuring
Fanny Lonkari
My name is Fanny, and I’ve been using NC° Birth Control for almost two years now. Choosing a hormone-free method has been a really positive change for me — I’ve come to appreciate being off synthetic hormones and getting to know my body in a completely different way.
Disclaimer: This is one Natural Cycles user’s experience coming off hormonal birth control. Everyone's experience is different, and we encourage you to talk to your healthcare provider when considering switching birth control.
Starting my journey with Natural Cycles
Before switching to Natural Cycles, I tried several other birth control methods, but none of them felt quite right. I often experienced unwanted side effects like mood swings, acne, and dry skin. With Natural Cycles, I feel more in tune with my natural hormones, my emotions, and ultimately myself.
On my journey with NC° I’ve also learned a lot more about my cycle and the biology behind it. Understanding how my hormones fluctuate throughout the month has helped me adapt to different parts of the cycle, like planning workouts, adjusting nutrition, and even managing my energy levels based on where I am in my cycle. For instance, I now know when to shoot for a PR in the gym and when to opt for some gentle yoga instead.
My experience using NC° with Garmin
When Natural Cycles and Garmin launched their recent integration, I was genuinely excited as I was already a user of both products. I already use my Garmin daily to track my health, training, and sleep, so being able to connect it with Natural Cycles felt like a natural next step.
What I love most is the simplicity of having a single device manage all my vital health metrics. With Garmin I track my gym workouts, runs, and recovery, but it also sends overnight temperature data to the NC° app, where I can see my fertility status and broader insights on my cycle. These two apps together give me a more holistic view of my health overall. For example, I can adjust workouts in my luteal phase to suit my mood and energy levels.
The integration itself has been very smooth. All I need to do is wear my Garmin while I sleep, and it automatically tracks my overnight temperature. When I wake up, my fertility status is ready to be viewed in the Natural Cycles app. That simplicity makes such a big difference when it comes to staying consistent.
Another big plus is the battery life. I use the Garmin Venu 3S, and since the battery lasts so long, I rarely have to take it off. At first, sleeping with a watch took some getting used to, but now I barely notice it. Switching to a softer strap also made it much more comfortable for nighttime wear.
Thinking of switching to NC° x Garmin?
One of the great things about using Natural Cycles is that you can choose a measuring option that suits your lifestyle. For me, this integration has merged two products I love, making an already smooth experience become seamless. Measuring with Garmin is easy, convenient, and NC° gives me a more complete picture of my health.
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