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3
Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap
hook
to the loop
.
NOTE: The care tag should not fold over.
The Garmin logos should be right-side up.
4
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the
troubleshooting tips
(Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data,
page
12).
Recovery Advisor
You can use your Garmin device with a heart rate monitor to
display how much time remains before you are fully recovered
and ready for the next hard workout.
Recovery time: The recovery time appears immediately
following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal
for you to attempt another hard workout.
Viewing Your Recovery Time
Before you can use the recovery time feature, you must put on
the heart rate monitor, and pair it with your device
ANT+ Sensors, page
13). If your device was packaged with a
heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired.
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup
(Setting Up Your User Profile, page
maximum heart rate
(Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page
1
Select
> My Stats > Recovery Advisor > Enable.
2
Go for a ride.
3
After your ride, select Save Ride.
The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days,
and the minimum time is 6 hours.
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. You can use your Garmin device paired
with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display
your cycling VO2 max. estimate.
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
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 device
(Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors, page
device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and
sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate,
complete the user profile setup
page
16), and set your maximum heart rate
Rate Zones, page
11).
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 Ride.
3
Select
> My Stats > VO2 Max..
ANT+ Sensors
(Pairing Your
16), and set your
13). If your
(Setting Up Your User Profile,
(Setting Your Heart
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
appendix
(VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page
www.CooperInstitute.org.
Tips for Cycling VO2 Max. Estimates
The success and accuracy of the VO2 max. calculation
improves when your ride is a sustained and moderately hard
effort, and where heart rate and power are not highly variable.
• Before your ride, check that your device, heart rate monitor,
and power meter are functioning properly, paired, and have
good battery life.
• During your 20 minute ride, maintain your heart rate at
greater than 70% of your maximum heart rate.
11).
• During your 20 minute ride, maintain a fairly constant power
output.
• Avoid rolling terrain.
• Avoid riding in groups where there is a lot of drafting.
Viewing Your Stress Score
Before you can view your stress score, you must put on a chest
heart rate monitor and pair it with your device
ANT+ Sensors, page
Stress score is the result of a three-minute test performed while
standing still, where the Edge device analyzes heart rate
variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep,
nutrition, and general life stress all impact how an athlete
performs. The stress score range is 1 to 100, where 1 is a very
low stress state, and 100 is a very high stress state. Knowing
your stress score can help you decide if your body is ready for a
tough workout or yoga.
TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress score at
approximately the same time and under the same conditions
every day.
1
Select My Stats > Stress Score > Measure.
2
Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
The device uses your user profile information from the initial
setup to determine your heart rate zones. You can manually
adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals
(Fitness Goals, page
during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate,
resting heart rate, and heart rate zones.
1
Select
> My Stats > Training Zones > Heart Rate
Zones.
Superior
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
. For more information, see the
®
(Pairing Your
13).
12). For the most accurate calorie data
23), and go to
11
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