FTMS All Sync – Stair Climber

What Stair Climber Mode Does in FTMS All Sync

When you set the activity type to Stair Climber in FTMS All Sync, the app connects your Garmin device to FTMS-compatible stair climber machines over Bluetooth. During your workout it reads metrics like cadence, steps, floors climbed, and elevation gain from the trainer and records them into the activity for later review in Garmin Connect.

FTMS All Sync runs as a full custom Activity, so you get:

• A dedicated stair climber activity profile within FTMS All Sync
• Six configurable data fields on the main page
• Optional Pro Mode features such as a second metrics page, alarms, and dynamic profiles

Stair climbers and stair steppers are related but use different FTMS machine profiles. Make sure you choose the correct activity type (Stair Climber vs Stair Stepper) to match your equipment. For stepper-style machines, see the Stair Stepper page.

How Stair Climber Looks in FTMS All Sync

During a stair climber activity, FTMS All Sync presents up to six metrics at once using a clear, high-contrast layout designed to be readable even when you’re working hard.

Note: Exact layouts and available metrics depend on your Garmin device and the capabilities of your stair climber.

Smart Trainer Metrics (from the Stair Climber)

These metrics are read directly from your FTMS-compatible stair climber (when supported by your machine) and stored in the recorded activity:

• Total Floors
• Instant Cadence
• Average Cadence
• Calories
• Elevation Gain (Ascent)
• Steps
• Strides
• Elapsed Time

Garmin Device Metrics

These values come from your Garmin watch or bike computer itself and can be shown alongside your stair climber data:

• Heart Rate
• Average Heart Rate
• Max Heart Rate
• Energy Expenditure (Cal/min)
• Clock Time

All metrics are written into your activity file and can be reviewed later on the Stats and Charts tabs in Garmin Connect or in compatible third-party platforms.

Compatibility Notes

Stair Climber mode in FTMS All Sync is designed for machines that support the standard FTMS Bluetooth profile for stair climbers. In marketing material this may be listed as:

• “FTMS”
• “Bluetooth Smart Trainer”
• “BLE FTMS support”

Some commercial or gym machines use proprietary Bluetooth protocols and may not be detected by the app. If your climber is not found during scanning, please see the FTMS All Sync overview and the FTMS FAQ & Troubleshooting page for tips on verifying FTMS support and testing with the BleScan tool.