Evaluating An Activity; Indoor Activities; Recording A Strength Training Activity; Tips For Recording Strength Training Activities - Garmin VIVOACTIVE 5 Owner's Manual

Evaluating an Activity

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
You can customize the self-evaluation setting for certain activities
1 After you complete an activity, select
2 Select how you felt during the activity.
3 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.
NOTE: You can select Skip to skip the self evaluation.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.

Indoor Activities

The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or
indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the
watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor
that sends speed and distance data to the watch, such as a speed or cadence sensor.

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1 Press .
2 Select Strength.
3 Press to start the activity timer.
4 Start your first set.
By default, the watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps. You
can disable rep counting in the activity settings
TIP: The watch can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you
should finish the set and start a new one.
5 Press to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears.
6 If necessary, edit the number of reps, and select
7 When you are done resting, press
8 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
9 After you complete your activity, press

Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities

• Do not look at the watch while performing reps.
You should interact with the watch at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.
• Focus on your form while performing reps.
• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.
Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the watch returns to the starting position.
NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.
• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
• Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.
You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.
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(Stopping an Activity,
(Activities and App Settings,
(Activities and App Settings,
to add the weight used for the set.
to start your next set.
, and select .
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Apps and Activities