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POWER SAVE SETTINGS
The power save settings allow you to extend your training time by changing the GPS recording rate or setting wrist-
based heart rate off. These settings let you optimize battery usage and get more training time for extra long sessions or
when the battery is running low.
The power save settings are found in the
session when paused and during transition mode in multisport sessions. In pre-training mode it can be accessed by
tapping
or with the LIGHT button. In pause and transition mode it can only be accessed with the LIGHT button.
After setting on any of the power save settings, you'll see their effect on the estimated training time in pre-training
mode. Note that the power save settings are set on for each session separately. The settings are not stored.
Note that the temperature affects the estimated training time. When training in cold conditions the actual
training time can be less than what is indicated when starting the session.
GPS recording rate
Set the GPS recording rate to a less frequent interval (1 minute or 2 minutes). Handy in ultra-long sessions when long
battery life is essential.
Note that the GPS recording rate needs to be set to 1 second to use navigational features such as route
guidance, Komoot routes and Strava Live Segments. Changing the GPS recording rate to a less frequent
interval may also reduce the accuracy of other measurements, such as running power, speed/pace and
distance, depending on the sport profile and sensors used.
Wrist-based heart rate
Set wrist-based heart rate off. Set it off to save power when you don't necessarily need heart rate data. When using a
heart rate monitor with a chest strap wrist-based heart rate is set off by default.
ENERGY SOURCES
The energy sources breakdown shows how much of different energy sources (fats, carbohydrates, proteins) you used
during your session. On your watch, you can see it in the training summary right after finishing your session. More
detailed information can be viewed in the Flow mobile app after syncing your data.
During physical activity, your body uses carbohydrates and fat as main sources of energy. The higher your training
intensity, the more carbs you use in proportion to fat, and vice versa. The role of protein is usually quite small, but during
high intensity activity and during long sessions your body can use about 5 to 10 % of its energy from protein.
We calculate the use of different energy sources based on your heart rate, but we also take your physical settings into
account. These include your age, gender, height, weight, maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, VO2max, aerobic
threshold and anaerobic threshold. It's important that you've set these settings as precisely as possible so you'll get the
most accurate energy source consumption data.
ENERGY SOURCES SUMMARY
After your session, you'll see the following information the training summary:
quick
menu. You can access the quick menu from pre-training mode, during a
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