Running Dynamics; Running Pace And Distance; Activity Tracking; Heart Rate Storage For Timed Activities - Garmin HRM-FIT Owner's Manual

Running Dynamics

You can use your compatible Garmin device paired with the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor to provide real-time
feedback about your running form.
The heart rate monitor has an accelerometer that measures torso movement in order to calculate six running
metrics.
NOTE: To use the running dynamics features, the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor must be paired to your compatible
Garmin device using ANT+ technology. For more information, see your owner's manual.
Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total steps (right and left combined).
Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while running. It displays the vertical motion of your
torso, measured in centimeters.
Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you spend on the ground
while running. It is measured in milliseconds.
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available while walking.
Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time balance displays the left/right balance of your ground
contact time while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right.
Stride length: Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next. It is measured in meters.
Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower
number typically indicates better running form.

Running Pace and Distance

The heart rate monitor calculates your running pace and distance based on your user profile and the motion
measured by the sensor on every stride. The heart rate monitor provides running pace and distance when
GPS is not available, such as during treadmill running. You can view your running pace and distance on
your compatible Garmin device when connected using ANT+ technology. You can also view it on compatible
third-party training apps when connected using Bluetooth technology.

Activity Tracking

Whenever you wear the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor, it monitors your daily activity metrics. The activity tracking
feature records your step count, calories, intensity minutes, and all-day heart rate. To use this feature, you must
pair your heart rate monitor and any other Garmin devices with your Garmin Connect account
Rate Monitor with the Garmin Connect
After it is paired, the heart rate monitor sends activity data to your Garmin Connect account whenever the
monitor is awake and within range of your phone. If you wear only the heart rate monitor during an activity,
the TrueUp ™ feature sends activity tracking data to the daily summary section in Garmin Connect and to your
compatible Garmin devices.

Heart Rate Storage for Timed Activities

You can start a timed activity on your compatible paired Garmin device, and the heart rate monitor records your
heart rate data even if you move away from your device. For example, you can record heart rate data during
fitness activities or team sports where watches cannot be worn.
Your heart rate monitor automatically sends your stored heart rate data to your compatible Garmin device when
you save your activity. Your heart rate monitor must be active and within range (3 m) of the device while data is
transferred.
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