Table of Contents
Advertisement
• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make
sure the heart rate monitor is worn right-side up.
NOTE: Ground contact time appears only while running. It is
not calculated while walking.
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. VO2 max. estimates are provided and
supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. The D2 Bravo device
has separate VO2 max. estimates for running and cycling. You
can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate
monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max.
estimate. You can use your Garmin device paired with a
compatible heart rate monitor to display your running VO2 max.
estimate.
Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on
the color gauge.
Purple
Blue
Green
Orange
Red
VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from
The Cooper Institute
. For more information, see the appendix
®
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.
Males
Percentile
Superior
95
Excellent
80
Good
60
Fair
40
Poor
0–40
Females
Percentile
Superior
95
Excellent
80
Good
60
Fair
40
Poor
0–40
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times
Before you can view your projected race times (running only),
you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device.
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup
(Setting Up Your User Profile, page
heart rate
(Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page
Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate
Estimates, page
8) and published data sources to provide a
target race time based on your current state of fitness. This
projection also presumes you have completed the proper
training for the race.
8
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
20–29
30–39
55.4
54
51.1
48.3
45.4
44
41.7
40.5
<41.7
<40.5
20–29
30–39
49.6
47.4
43.9
42.4
39.5
37.8
36.1
34.4
<36.1
<34.4
4), and set your maximum
4).
(About VO2 Max.
(VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page
www.CooperInstitute.org.
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running
Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on
the heart rate monitor and pair it with your device
Sensors, page
17). If your D2 Bravo device was packaged
with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired. For the
most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup
Up Your User Profile, page
(Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page
NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device
requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.
1
Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors.
2
After your run, select Save.
3
Hold UP.
4
Select Fitness > My Stats > VO2 Max. > Running.
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling
Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on
the heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair them
with your D2 Bravo device
your D2 Bravo device was packaged with a heart rate monitor,
the devices are already paired. For the most accurate estimate,
complete the user profile setup
page
4) and set your maximum heart rate
Rate Zones, page
4).
NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device
requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.
1
Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes
outdoors.
2
After your ride, select Save.
3
Hold UP.
4
Select Fitness > My Stats > VO2 Max. > Cycling.
40–49
50–59
52.5
48.9
46.4
43.4
42.4
39.2
38.5
35.6
<38.5
<35.6
40–49
50–59
45.3
41.1
39.7
36.7
36.3
33
33
30.1
<33
<30.1
NOTE: The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device
requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.
1
Put on your heart rate monitor, and go for a run.
2
Hold UP.
3
Select Fitness > My Stats > Race Predictor.
Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon,
and marathon distances.
Recovery Advisor
You can use your Garmin device paired with the heart rate
monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully
8), and go to
(Pairing ANT+
4), and set your maximum heart rate
4).
(Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page
(Setting Up Your User Profile,
(Setting Your Heart
60–69
70–79
45.7
42.1
39.5
36.7
35.5
32.3
32.3
29.4
<32.3
<29.4
60–69
70–79
37.8
36.7
33
30.9
30
28.1
27.5
25.9
<27.5
<25.9
(Setting
17). If
Training
Advertisement
Table of Contents
