Import FIT Files to Garmin that Affects Training Effect/Status

The disadvantage of having a Garmin running watch and cycling without a Garmin head unit is that I don’t get the Training Effect/Status (will be referred to in this post as TE/TS). I used to have this when I was still using Zwift, but I gave that up to save on costs.

I tried uploading the FIT file from my Wahoo headunit to Garmin Connect but it has no impact on TE/TS. Do I need to buy a Garmin head unit for this? Or rejoin Zwift?

Turns out I can still do this for free through the help of one user named u/NerVnvs from Reddit. Here’s what I did:

1. Go to fitfiletools.com
2. Under Device Changer, click Launch
3. Under Step 1, upload the FIT file extracted from your head unit (in my case Wahoo)
4. Under Step 2, click the Manufacturer drop down and choose Zwift
5. Under Step 3, click Go and download the modified Fit File.

I uploaded this on my Garmin Connect account and there I see the TE/TS. It also updated my Cycling VO2Max stat which is great! No need to buy a Garmin head unit for now.