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Color Zone Percentile in Zone Vertical Oscillation Range at
Purple
>95
Blue
70–95
Green
30–69
Orange 5–29
Red
<5
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data
If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these
tips.
• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as
the HRM-Tri accessory.
Accessories with running dynamics have
module.
• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your Forerunner
device again, according to the instructions.
• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make
sure the accessory is worn right-side up.
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while
running. It is not calculated while walking.
Performance Measurements
These performance measurements are estimates that can help
you track and understand your training activities and race
performances. The measurements require a few activities using
wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.
Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor
and a power meter.
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For
more information, go to
www.garmin.com/performance-data
/running/.
NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device
requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your
performance.
VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in
milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body
weight at your maximum performance.
Predicted race times: Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate
and your training history to provide a target race time based
on your current state of fitness.
HRV stress test: The heart rate variability (HRV) stress test
requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device
records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3
minutes. It provides your overall stress level. The scale is 1 to
100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level.
Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-
time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity. It can be
added as a data field so you can view your performance
condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your
real-time condition to your average fitness level.
Functional threshold power (FTP): The device uses your user
profile information from the initial setup to estimate your FTP.
For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.
Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate
monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles
start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate
threshold level using heart rate data and pace.
Turning Off Performance Notifications
Some performance notifications appear upon completion of your
activity. Some performance notifications appear during an
activity or when you achieve a new performance measurement,
such as a new VO2 max. estimate. You can turn off the
performance condition feature to avoid some of these
notifications.
Heart Rate Features
Chest
<6.4 cm
6.4–8.1 cm
8.2–9.7 cm
9.8–11.5 cm
>11.5 cm
on the front of the
Vertical Oscillation Range at
Waist
<6.8 cm
6.8–8.9 cm
9.0–10.9 cm
11.0–13.0 cm
>13.0 cm
1
From the watch face, hold
2
Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Performance
Condition.
Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically
The Auto Detect feature is turned on by default. The device can
automatically detect your maximum heart rate and lactate
threshold during an activity. When paired with a compatible
power meter, the device can automatically detect your functional
threshold power (FTP) during an activity.
NOTE: The device detects a maximum heart rate only when
your heart rate is higher than the value set in your user profile.
1
Hold
.
2
Select Physiological Metrics > Auto Detect.
3
Select an option.
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
You can sync activities, personal records, and performance
measurements from other Garmin devices to your Forerunner
device using your Garmin Connect account. This allows your
device to more accurately reflect your training status and fitness.
For example, you can record a ride with an Edge device, and
view your activity details and overall training load on your
Forerunner device.
1
From the watch face, hold
2
Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > TrueUp.
When you sync your device with your smartphone, recent
activities, personal records, and performance measurements
from your other Garmin devices appear on your Forerunner
device.
About VO2 Max. Estimates
VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you
can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your
maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an
indication of athletic performance and should increase as your
level of fitness improves. The Forerunner device requires wrist-
based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to
display your VO2 max. estimate. The device has separate VO2
max. estimates for running and cycling. You must run either
outside with GPS or ride with a compatible power meter at a
moderate level of intensity for several minutes to get an
accurate VO2 max. estimate.
On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number,
description, and position on the color gauge. On your Garmin
Connect account, you can view additional details about your
VO2 max. estimate, including your fitness age. Your fitness age
gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of
the same gender and different age. As you exercise, your fitness
age can decrease over time.
Vertical Ratio at Chest Vertical Ratio at Waist
<6.1%
<6.5%
6.1–7.4%
6.5–8.3%
7.5–8.6%
8.4–10.0%
8.7–10.1%
10.1–11.9%
>10.1%
>11.9%
.
.
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