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What is the TCX format?

TCX — Garmin Training Center (TCX)

TCX is Garmin's format for workouts: the GPS track of a run or ride together with time, heart rate, cadence and laps.

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About the TCX format

Garmin introduced TCX (Training Center XML) for its Training Center software. Besides the track it records laps, heart rate, cadence and calories, and Garmin Connect, Strava, TrainingPeaks and many other fitness services import and export it.

Navigation and map apps want GPX or KML, which carry the route but not the training data. Converting TCX to GPX or KML keeps the track and its times; heart rate and laps do not carry over to those formats.

Programs that open TCX

  • Garmin Connect
  • Strava
  • TrainingPeaks
  • Golden Cheetah
  • GPSBabel

What TCX is used for

  • Running and cycling workouts
  • Courses for Garmin devices
  • Moving activities between fitness apps

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