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  • Page 1 FĒNIX 8 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2024 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Going Hunting........ 33 Paying for a Purchase Using Your Running..........34 Watch..........16 Going for a Track Run....34 Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Tips for Recording a Track Wallet..........16 Run..........34 Managing Your Garmin Pay Going for a Virtual Run....34 Cards..........
  • Page 4 Activity..........35 Data..........52 PacePro™ Training......35 Water Sports........52 Downloading a PacePro Plan Viewing Your Water Sport Runs..52 from Garmin Connect....36 Sailing..........53 Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Tack Assist.........53 Watch......... 36 Customizing Activities and Apps..54 Starting a PacePro Plan....
  • Page 5 Distance......100 Adding Weather Locations....87 Running Dynamics.......101 Using the Jet Lag Adviser..... 88 Tips for Missing Running Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect Dynamics Data......101 App............. 88 Running Power......101 Viewing the Scuba Diving Glance..88 Using the Varia Camera Controls........
  • Page 6 Intensity Minutes.........117 Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network..106 Earning Intensity Minutes....117 Garmin Share........106 Sleep Tracking........118 Sharing Data with Garmin Share..107 Using Automated Sleep Tracking...118 Receiving Data with Garmin Share. 107 Phone Apps and Computer Map..........118 Applications........107 Viewing the Map.........
  • Page 7 Your Device........125 Customizing Power Modes....136 Creating a Round-Trip Course..125 System Settings......136 Navigating with Sight 'N Go..126 Creating a Course on Garmin Customizing the Button Shortcuts..136 Connect..........126 Compass..........136 Sending a Course to Your Setting the Compass Heading..
  • Page 8 Exiting Demo Mode......150 Activity Tracking......... 150 My step count does not seem accurate........... 150 The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match..........150 The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate......... 150 Appendix........151 Data Fields...........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Getting Started When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.
  • Page 10 • Press to illuminate the screen. • Quickly press twice to turn the flashlight on or off (Using the LED Flashlight, page 67). • Hold for three seconds to turn on the device. • Hold for two seconds to view the controls menu (Controls, page 63).

  • Page 11: Touchscreen Functions

    Touchscreen Functions • Tap to choose an option in a menu. • Hold to view the menu. • Hold the watch face data to open the glance or feature. NOTE: This feature is not available on all watch faces. • From the watch face, swipe down to view the notification center. •...

  • Page 12: Customizing The Watch Face

    (Activities, page 20). When you start an activity, the watch displays and records sensor data, which you can save and share with the Garmin Connect community. ™ For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

  • Page 13: Apps

    Apps You can customize your watch using the apps menu, which lets you quickly access watch features and options. Some apps require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone. Many apps can also be found in the glances ® (Glances, page 68) or controls (Controls, page 63).
  • Page 14 Select to view the map (Viewing the Map, page 118). Map Manager Select to view and manage downloaded maps (Managing Maps, page 119). Select to view and send messages from the Garmin Messenger ™ phone app (Garmin Messenger Messenger App, page 111). Select to view the moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based on Moon Phase your GPS position.

  • Page 15: Workouts

    • To start a preloaded or saved workout, select Workout Library (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect, page 8). • To start a scheduled workout from your Garmin Connect training calendar, select Training Calendar (About the Training Calendar, page 11). NOTE: Not all options are available for all activity types.

  • Page 16: Workout Execution Score

    Good, 67 to 100% Average, 34 to 66% Low, 0 to 33% Following a Workout From Garmin Connect Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 108). 1 Select an option: •...

  • Page 17: Starting An Interval Workout

    Starting an Interval Workout 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities, and select an activity. 3 Press 4 Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals. Select an option: • Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing •...

  • Page 18: Recording A Critical Swim Speed Test

    Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test Your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) value is the result of a time-trial-based test expressed as a pace per 100 meters. Your CSS is the theoretical speed you can maintain continuously without exhaustion. You can use your CSS to guide your training pace and monitor your improvement.

  • Page 19: Setting A Training Target

    The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in your Garmin Connect account. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar glance. When you select a day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout.

  • Page 20: Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

    Adaptive Training Plans Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date.

  • Page 21: Recording A Voice Note

    Recording a Voice Note You can record and listen to voice notes using your watch's built-in speaker and microphone. Select an option: • From the watch face, press • Hold 2 Select Voice Notes. 3 Select 4 Select an option: •...

  • Page 22: Watch Voice Commands

    The voice command system is designed to detect natural speech. This is a list of commonly used voice commands, but the watch does not require these exact phrases. You can try saying variations of these commands in a way that is natural to you. Go to garmin.com/voicecommand/tips for voice command tips and troubleshooting information.

  • Page 23: Garmin Pay

    Unmute Unsilences all audio. Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution. Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com...

  • Page 24: Paying For A Purchase Using Your Watch

    • To delete the card, select Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your fēnix watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

  • Page 25: Calculating Ndl Time

    Calculating NDL Time You can calculate the no-decompression limit (NDL) time or maximum depth for a future dive. These calculations are not saved or applied to your next dive. 1 Press 2 Select Plan Dive > Compute NDL. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 26: Viewing Tide Information

    Viewing Tide Information WARNING Tide information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all times.

  • Page 27: Marking Your Anchor Location

    Trolling Motor Remote Pairing Your Watch and Trolling Motor You can pair your watch with a Garmin trolling motor and use it as a remote control. For more information about using a remote control, see your trolling motor owner's manual.

  • Page 28: Activities

    Activities From the watch face, press , select Activities, and press to scroll through the activities. Your favorite activities list appears at the top of the list (Customizing Your Favorite Activities List, page 55). NOTE: Some activities appear in more than one category. Category Activities Archery, Bouldering, Disc Golf, Expedition, Fish, Golf, Hike, Horseback, Hunt, Inline Skating,...

  • Page 29: Starting An Activity

    Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities. 3 Select an option: • Select an activity from your favorites. • Scroll to the More activities list, select an activity category, and select an activity. 4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the GPS status bar is filled.

  • Page 30: Stopping An Activity

    2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort. NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation. 3 Select how you felt during the activity. You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app. Apps and Activities...

  • Page 31: Outdoor Activities

    Outdoor Activities Golfing Playing Golf Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 141). 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities > Outdoor > Golf. The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course nearby.
  • Page 32 6 Select a tee box. The hole information screen appears. Current hole number Par for the hole Map of the hole Driver distance from the tee box Distances to the front, middle, and back of the green NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.

  • Page 33: Golf Menu

    (PlaysLike Distance Icons, page 27). Virtual Caddie: Allows you to select automatic or manual virtual caddie club recommendations. Appears after you play five rounds of golf, track your clubs, and upload your scorecards to the Garmin Golf app. ™ Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the hole view screen.

  • Page 34: Moving The Flag

    (Activity Settings, page 56), and upload your scorecards. For each round, you must connect to a paired phone with the Garmin Golf app. The virtual caddie provides recommendations based on the hole, wind data, and your past performance with each club.

  • Page 35: Playslike Distance Icons

    PlaysLike Distance Icons The PlaysLike distance feature accounts for elevation changes on the course, wind speed, wind direction, and air density by showing the adjusted distance to the green. During a round, you can tap a distance to the green to view the PlaysLike distance.

  • Page 36: Keeping Score

    Manually Measuring a Shot You can manually add a shot if the watch doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the missed shot. 1 Take a shot and watch where your ball lands. 2 From the hole information screen, press 3 Select Measure Shot.

  • Page 37: Viewing The Wind Speed And Direction

    3 under Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction The wind feature is a pointer that shows the wind speed and direction relative to the pin. The wind feature requires a connection with the Garmin Golf app. 1 Press 2 Select Wind.

  • Page 38: Big Numbers Mode

    Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information screen. 1 During a round, press 2 Select Settings > Big Numbers. The distances to the front, middle, and back of the green appear in large font on the hole information screen. 3 Press to view additional data, including the PlaysLike distance to the middle of the green, wind speed and direction, and your handicap rating.
  • Page 39 You can achieve the ideal 3.0 tempo using different swing timings, for example, 0.7 sec./0.23 sec. or 1.2 sec./ 0.4 sec. Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their ability and experience. Garmin provides six different timings.

  • Page 40: Recording A Bouldering Activity

    Viewing the Tip Sequence The first time you use the Tempo Training activity, the watch displays a tip sequence to explain how your swing is analyzed. 1 During your activity, press 2 Select Tips. 3 Press to view the next tip. Recording a Bouldering Activity You can record routes during a bouldering activity.

  • Page 41: Viewing Track Points

    Viewing Track Points 1 During an expedition, press 2 Select View Points. 3 Select a track point from the list. 4 Select an option: • To start navigating to the track point, select Go To. • To view detailed information about the track point, select Details. Going Fishing 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities >...

  • Page 42: Running

    Running Going for a Track Run Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track. You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits. 1 Stand on the outdoor track.

  • Page 43: Recording An Ultra Run Activity

    You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes. You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot before you run the course.

  • Page 44: Downloading A Pacepro Plan From Garmin Connect

    Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect Before you can download a PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 108). 1 Select an option: • Open the Garmin Connect app, and select • Go to connect.garmin.com.

  • Page 45: Starting A Pacepro Plan

    Starting a PacePro Plan Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.

  • Page 46: Swim Terminology

    Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page 55).

  • Page 47: Training With The Drill Log

    Training with the Drill Log The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four major strokes. 1 During your pool swim activity, press to view the drill log screen.

  • Page 48: Power Guide

    Power guides are always associated with a course and cannot be used with workouts or segments. You can view and edit your strategy in the Garmin Connect app and sync it with compatible Garmin devices. This feature requires a power meter, which must be paired with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 100).

  • Page 49: Triathlon Training

    Triathlon Training When you participate in a triathlon, you can use the triathlon activity to quickly transition to each sport segment, to time each segment, and to save the activity. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities > Swimming > Triathlon. 3 Press to start the activity timer.

  • Page 50: Recording A Strength Training Activity

    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 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities > Gym > Strength. 3 Select a workout. 4 Press to view a list of workout steps (optional).

  • Page 51: Recording A Hiit Activity

    Recording a HIIT Activity You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities > Gym > HIIT. 3 Select an option: • Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity. •...

  • Page 52: Diving

    13 Press 14 Select Save. Diving Dive Warnings WARNING • The diving features of this device are for use by certified divers only. This device should not be used as a sole dive computer. Failure to input the appropriate dive-related information into the device can lead to serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 53: Going Diving

    Going Diving 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities. 3 Select Diving, and select Scuba Dive or Apnea Dive. NOTE: The first time you do a diving activity, you must select the Diving category before choosing a dive type.

  • Page 54: Navigating With The Dive Compass

    Navigating with the Dive Compass 1 During a Scuba Dive activity, press to view the dive compass. 2 Press , and select Compass > Set Heading to set the heading. The compass indicates your directional heading with a green mark. TIP: You can quickly set the heading by holding 3 Press , and select Compass.

  • Page 55: Performing A Decompression Stop

    Performing a Decompression Stop You should always perform all the required decompression stops during a dive to help reduce the risk of decompression sickness. Missing a decompression stop adds significant risk. 1 When you exceed the no-decompression limit (NDL) time, begin your ascent. Decompression stop information appears on the data screens.

  • Page 56: Dive Settings

    Dive Settings You can customize the dive settings based on your needs. Not all settings are applicable for all dive modes. From the watch face, press , select Activities, select a dive activity, press , and select Activity Options. Advanced Settings: Customizes advanced settings for diving activities (Advanced Dive Settings, page 49).

  • Page 57: Advanced Dive Settings

    Advanced Dive Settings You can customize the dive settings based on your needs. Not all settings are applicable for all dive modes. From the watch face, press , select Activities, select a dive activity, press , and select Activity Options. Auto Dive: Automatically starts a dive activity based on your last dive type when you begin your descent.

  • Page 58: Dive Alerts

    Dive Alerts Alert Message Cause Watch Action The decompression stop depth and time None You completed the decompression stop. flash blue for five seconds. Your partial pressure of oxygen (PO2) None value is above the specified warning Your PO2 value flashes yellow. value.

  • Page 59: Winter Sports

    None seconds. replaced by the number of seconds. The watch has invalid or missing depth Do not dive. Failed to Do not start a dive. Call Garmin Product sensor data before you start a dive read depth sensor. Support. activity.

  • Page 60: Recording A Backcountry Skiing Or Snowboarding Activity

    Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity The backcountry skiing or snowboarding activity lets you switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. You can customize the Mode Tracking setting to automatically or manually switch tracking modes (Activity Settings, page 56).

  • Page 61: Sailing

    Sailing Tack Assist CAUTION The watch uses GPS-based course over ground to determine your course in the tack assist feature, and does not account for other factors that can affect your boat's direction, such as currents and tides. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel.

  • Page 62: Customizing Activities And Apps

    Entering a Fixed Tack Angle 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Water Sports, and select Sail. 3 Press to view the tack assist screen. 4 Hold 5 Select Tack Angle > Angle. 6 Press to set the value. Entering a True Wind Direction 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Water Sports, and select Sail.

  • Page 63: Customizing Your Favorite Activities List

    Customizing Your Favorite Activities List Your favorite activities list appears at the top of the list, and it provides quick access to the activities you use frequently. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities.

  • Page 64: Adding A Map To An Activity

    Adding a Map to an Activity You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity. 1 Hold 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Map. Creating a Custom Activity 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Activities >...
  • Page 65 Auto Scroll: Automatically scrolls through all of the activity data screens while the activity timer is running. Auto Set: Automatically starts and stops exercise sets during a strength training activity. Auto Sport Change: Automatically detects a transition to the next sport in a multisport activity, such as a triathlon.
  • Page 66 Vibration Alerts: Notifies you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity. Workout Videos: Plays instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 67: Activity Alerts

    Activity Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts. Event alert: An event alert notifies you one time.

  • Page 68: Setting An Alert

    Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The watch calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing. Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular runs and rides from Garmin Connect. Courses: Sets how you navigate courses using the watch. Use the Follow Course option to navigate a course exactly as it appears, without recalculating.

  • Page 69: Enabling Auto Climb

    Segments You can send running or cycling segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment is saved to your device, you can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other participants who have raced the segment.

  • Page 70: Strava™ Segments

    You can download Strava segments to your fēnix device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments menu in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com.

  • Page 71: Controls

    Controls The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 66). From any screen, hold Controls...
  • Page 72 Select to navigate to your lost phone during a GPS activity (Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS Activity, page 106). Flashlight Select to turn on the LED flashlight. Garmin Share Select to open the Garmin Share app (Garmin Share, page 106). Controls...
  • Page 73 Icon Name Description History Select to view your activity history, records, and totals. Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses Lock Device and swipes. Messenger Select to open the Messenger app (Using the Messenger Feature, page 111).

  • Page 74: Customizing The Controls Menu

    (Recording a Voice Note, Voice Notes page 13). Volume Select to open the watch volume controls. Select to open your Garmin Pay wallet and pay for purchases with your watch Wallet (Garmin Pay, page 15). Weather Select to view the current weather forecast and current conditions.

  • Page 75: Using The Led Flashlight

    Programming the flashlight to flash in a distress pattern will not contact your emergency contacts or emergency services on your behalf. Your emergency contact information will only appear if it has been configured in the Garmin Connect app. Editing the Custom Flashlight Strobe...

  • Page 76: Glances

    Glances Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information (Viewing Glances, page 72). Some glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone. Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glances list manually (Customizing the Glances List, page 72).
  • Page 77 Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal. Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in Garmin coach your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. Golf Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.
  • Page 78 Displays performance measurements that help you track and understand your training Performance activities and race performances (Performance Measurements, page 74). Displays the race event you designate as the primary race in your Garmin Connect Primary race calendar (Race Calendar and Primary Race, page 86).
  • Page 79 Name Description Displays a graph of the intensity of solar input for the last 6 hours, and the average for the previous week. Solar intensity NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models. Steps Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for previous days. Stocks Displays a customizable list of stocks (Adding a Stock,...

  • Page 80: Viewing Glances

    Viewing Glances Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your watch, you can view data from your phone, such as health information, weather, and calendar events. 1 From the watch face, press to scroll through the glances list.

  • Page 81: Creating A Glances Folder

    Body Battery level range is from 5 to 100, where 5 to 25 is very low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is low reserve energy, 51 to 75 is medium reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is high reserve energy. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 73).

  • Page 82: Performance Measurements

    Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics . For more information, go to garmin.com ™ /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 83: About Vo2 Max. Estimates

    On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number, description, and position on the color gauge. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, such as where it ranks for your age and sex.

  • Page 84: Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

    No color No status No status means that there is insufficient data to generate a seven-day average. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status, trends, and educational feedback. Performance Condition...

  • Page 85: Viewing Your Performance Condition

    Viewing Your Performance Condition This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. 1 Add Performance Condition to a data screen (Customizing the Data Screens, page 55). 2 Go for a run or ride. After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears. 3 Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition throughout the run or ride.

  • Page 86: Conducting An Ftp Test

    Conducting an FTP Test Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power (FTP), you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and a power meter with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 100), and you must get your VO2 max.

  • Page 87: Performing A Guided Test To Determine Your Lactate Threshold

    Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 100).

  • Page 88: Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina

    (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 100). You can create workouts in your Garmin Connect account. The power curve displays your sustained power output over time. You can view your power curve for the previous month, three months, or twelve months. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Performance Stats >...

  • Page 89: Training Status

    The measurements may seem inaccurate at first when the watch is still learning about your performance. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time...

  • Page 90: Tips For Getting Your Training Status

    Tips for Getting Your Training Status The training status feature depends on updated assessments of your fitness level, including at least one VO2 max. measurement per week (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 75). Indoor run activities do not generate a VO2 max.

  • Page 91: About Training Effect

    (Training Load Focus, page 82). Each feedback phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect activity details. Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.

  • Page 92: Recovery Time

    Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 93: Training Readiness

    Poor 1 to 24 Let your body recover To see your training readiness trends over time, go to your Garmin Connect account. Endurance Score Your endurance score helps you understand your overall endurance based on all recorded activities with heart rate data.

  • Page 94: Hill Score

    (optional). Race Calendar and Primary Race When you add a race event to your Garmin Connect calendar, you can view the event on your watch by adding the primary race glance (Glances, page 68).

  • Page 95: Training For A Race Event

    (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 75). 1 On your phone or computer, go to your Garmin Connect calendar. 2 Select the day of the event, and add the race event. You can search for an event in your area or create your own event.

  • Page 96: Using The Jet Lag Adviser

    Using the Jet Lag Adviser Before you can use the Jet Lag Adviser glance, you must plan a trip in the Garmin Connect app (Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App, page 88). You can use the Jet Lag Adviser glance while traveling to see how your internal clock compares to the local time, and to receive guidance on how to reduce the effects of jet lag.

  • Page 97: Clocks

    Clocks Setting an Alarm You can set multiple alarms. Select an option: • From the watch face, hold • From the watch face, press • Hold 2 Select Clocks > Alarms. 3 Select an option: • To set and save an alarm for the first time, enter the alarm time. •...

  • Page 98: Using The Countdown Timer

    Using the Countdown Timer Select an option: • From the watch face, hold • From the watch face, press • Hold 2 Select Clocks > Timers. Select an option: • To set a countdown timer for the first time, enter the time using the touchscreen or the buttons.

  • Page 99: Using The Stopwatch

    Using the Stopwatch Select an option: • From the watch face, hold • From the watch face, press • Hold 2 Select Clocks > Stopwatch. 3 Press to start the timer. 4 Press to restart the lap timer The total stopwatch time continues running.

  • Page 100: Adding Alternate Time Zones

    Adding Alternate Time Zones You can display the current time of day in additional time zones. Select an option: • From the watch face, hold • From the watch face, press • Hold TIP: You can also view your alternate time zones in the glances list (Customizing the Glances List, page 72).

  • Page 101: Editing A Countdown Event

    Editing a Countdown Event Select an option: • From the watch face, hold • From the watch face, press • Hold TIP: You can also view your countdown events in the glances list (Customizing the Glances List, page 72). 2 Select Clocks > Countdowns. 3 Select a countdown event.

  • Page 102: Multisport History

    Multisport History Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity, including overall distance, time, calories, and optional accessory data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport segment and transition so you can compare similar training activities and track how quickly you move through the transitions. Transition history includes distance, time, average speed, and calories.

  • Page 103: Viewing Data Totals

    Viewing Data Totals You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to your watch. 1 From the watch face, hold 2 Select History. 3 Press , and select Totals. 4 Select an activity. 5 Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals. Notifications and Alerts Settings From the watch face, hold , and select Watch Settings >...

  • Page 104: Setting An Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

    This feature does not notify you when your heart rate drops below the selected threshold during your chosen sleep window configured in the Garmin Connect app. This feature does not notify you of any potential heart condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or disease.

  • Page 105: Setting A Storm Alert

    Setting a Storm Alert WARNING This alert is an informational feature and is not intended to be the primary source for tracking changes in the weather. It is your responsibility to review weather reports and conditions, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment, especially during times of severe weather.

  • Page 106: Connectivity

    After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 55). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired. For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor.
  • Page 107 Tempe to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. You can use your device as a remote control for your Garmin trolling motor (Pairing Your Trolling Motor Watch and Trolling Motor, page 19).

  • Page 108: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

    The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

  • Page 109: Running Dynamics

    REMEMBER: Ground contact time balance is not calculated with wrist-based running dynamics. Running Power Garmin running power is calculated using measured running dynamics information, user mass, environmental data, and other sensor data. The power measurement estimates the amount of power a runner applies to the road surface, and it is displayed in watts.

  • Page 110: Using The Varia Camera Controls

    , select Activities & Apps, select a running activity, select the activity settings, and select Running Power. Status: Enables or disables recording Garmin running power data. You can use this setting if you prefer to use third-party running power data.

  • Page 111: Xero Laser Location Settings

    (Enabling Phone Notifications, page 104) Pairing Your Phone To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your phone. Select an option: • During the initial setup on your watch, select when you are prompted to pair with your phone.

  • Page 112: Using The Phone Assistant

    To use the phone assistant, your watch must be connected to a compatible phone using Bluetooth technology (Pairing Your Phone, page 103). Go to garmin.com/voicefunctionality for information about compatible phones. You can communicate with the your phone's voice assistant using the integrated speaker and microphone in your watch.

  • Page 113: Receiving An Incoming Phone Call

    ® ® • If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings > Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection You can turn off the Bluetooth phone connection from the controls menu.

  • Page 114: Locating A Phone Lost During A Gps Activity

    Connect account. The next time your watch has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are sent to your watch. Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express application ™...

  • Page 115: Sharing Data With Garmin Share

    5 Confirm the six-digit PIN matches on both devices, and select 6 Wait while the devices transfer the data. 7 Select Done. Phone Apps and Computer Applications You can connect your watch to multiple Garmin phone apps and computer applications using the same Garmin account. Connectivity...

  • Page 116: Garmin Connect

    Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.

  • Page 117: Unified Training Status

    Unified Training Status When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes. From the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings.

  • Page 118: Connect Iq Features

    Garmin Dive ™ The Garmin Dive app allows you to upload your dive logs from your compatible Garmin device. You can add more detailed information about your dives, including environmental conditions, photos, notes, and dive buddies. You can use the map to browse for new dive locations, and view the location details and photos shared by other users.

  • Page 119: Garmin Messenger App

    Always test the app outdoors before using it on a trip. CAUTION The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. NOTICE...

  • Page 120: Garmin Golf App

    Garmin Golf App The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your fēnix device to view detailed statistics and shot analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 43,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete.

  • Page 121: Playing Voice Alerts During An Activity

    Playing Voice Alerts During an Activity Your watch can play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts play on your connected Bluetooth headphones, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your paired phone. During an voice alert, the watch or phone lowers the volume of the primary audio to play the announcement. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

  • Page 122: Wearing The Watch

    • For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. • For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

  • Page 123: Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings

    On the watch, your pulse oximeter reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days.

  • Page 124: Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

    The elevation scale. A graph of your average oxygen saturation readings for the last 24 hours. Your most recent oxygen saturation reading. The oxygen saturation percentage scale. A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours. Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance.

  • Page 125: Setting The Pulse Oximeter Mode

    Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal. If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 126: Sleep Tracking

    While you are sleeping, the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the Garmin Connect app or in the watch settings (Customizing the Sleep Focus Mode, page 112).

  • Page 127: Saving Or Navigating To A Location On The Map

    Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map You can select any location on the map. You can save the location or start navigating to it. From the map, select an option: • To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press zoom in or out.

  • Page 128: Downloading Maps With Outdoor Maps

    3 If necessary, press , and select Check Subscription to activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for this watch. NOTE: Go to garmin.com/outdoormaps for information about purchasing a subscription. 4 Select Add Map, and select a location. A preview of the map region appears.

  • Page 129: Showing And Hiding Map Data

    Showing and Hiding Map Data You can choose the map data to show on the map and save map data themes for multiple activities. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Map. 3 Press 4 Select Map Layers. 5 Select an option: •...

  • Page 130: Navigating To A Nearby Point Of Interest

    Navigating to a Nearby Point of Interest If the map data installed on your watch includes points of interest, you can navigate to them. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Map. 3 Press 4 Select Navigate > Explore Nearby. A list of points of interest near your current location appears.

  • Page 131: Marking And Starting Navigation To A Man Overboard Location

    Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it. TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to access the MOB function (Customizing the Button Shortcuts, page 136).

  • Page 132: Sharing A Location From A Map Using The Garmin Connect App

    Starting a GPS Activity From a Shared Location You can use the Garmin Connect app to share a location from Apple Maps to your watch, and navigate to that location (Sharing a Location From a Map Using the Garmin Connect App, page 124).

  • Page 133: Creating And Following A Course On Your Device

    Creating and Following a Course on Your Device 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Map. 3 Press 4 Select Navigate > Create a Course. 5 Select an option: • Select Round-Trip Course to create a round-trip course based on a specified distance and direction of navigation.

  • Page 134: Navigating With Sight 'N Go

    Navigation information appears. 7 Press to begin navigation. Creating a Course on Garmin Connect Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 108). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Training &...

  • Page 135: Projecting A Waypoint

    The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE To use the safety and tracking features, the fēnix watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available.

  • Page 136: Adding Contacts

    Adding Contacts You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 127). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Contacts.

  • Page 137: Starting A Grouptrack Session

    > Connections to update the list of connections for your GroupTrack session. • Make sure all of your connections pair with their phones and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect app. • Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or 25 mi.).

  • Page 138: Connecting To A Third-Party Provider

    Downloading Personal Audio Content Before you can send your personal music to your watch, you must install the Garmin Express application on your computer (garmin.com/express). You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .m4a files, to a fēnix watch from your computer. For more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles.

  • Page 139: Listening To Music

    Listening to Music 1 Hold from any screen to open the music controls. 2 If necessary, connect your Bluetooth headphones (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page 131). 3 Hold 4 Select Music Providers, and select an option: • To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select My Music (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 130).

  • Page 140: User Profile

    When you first set up the watch, you must choose a sex. Most fitness and training algorithms are binary. For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends selecting your sex assigned at birth. After the initial setup, you can customize the profile settings in your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 141: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

    • Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account. User Profile...

  • Page 142: Heart Rate Zone Calculations

    If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) or threshold power (TP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, hold 2 Select Watch Settings >...

  • Page 143: Power Manager Settings

    Power Manager Settings From the watch face, hold , and select Watch Settings > Power Manager. Battery Saver: Customizes system settings to extend battery life in watch mode (Customizing the Battery Saver Feature, page 135). Activity Power Modes: Customizes system settings to extend battery life during an activity (Customizing Power Modes, page 136).

  • Page 144: Customizing Power Modes

    Customizing Power Modes Your device comes preloaded with several power modes, allowing you to quickly adjust system settings, activity settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life during an activity. You can customize existing power modes and create new custom power modes. 1 From the watch face, hold 2 Select Watch Settings >...

  • Page 145: Setting The Compass Heading

    Setting the Compass Heading 1 From the compass glance, press 2 Select Lock Heading. 3 Point the top of the watch toward your heading, and press When you deviate from the heading, the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of deviation.

  • Page 146: Altimeter And Barometer Settings

    Altimeter and Barometer Settings From the watch face, hold , select Watch Settings > System, and select Altimeter or Barometer. Calibrate: Manually calibrates the altimeter and barometer sensor. Auto Cal.: Self-calibrates the sensor each time you use satellite systems. Sensor Mode: Sets the mode for the sensor. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer according to your movement.

  • Page 147: Syncing The Time

    Syncing the Time Each time you turn on the watch and acquire satellites or open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone, the watch automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.

  • Page 148: Viewing Device Information

    Viewing Device Information You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement. 1 From the watch face, hold 2 Select Watch Settings > System > About. Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically.

  • Page 149: Charging The Watch

    AC adapter (15 W minimum output power). ® The watch displays the current battery charge level. 3 If necessary, go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. 4 Disconnect the watch after the battery charge level reaches 100%.

  • Page 150: Specifications

    Inspection interval Inspect parts before each use for damage. Replace parts as needed. The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Designed to comply with CSN EN 13319. Aside from normal wear and tear, performance is not affected by aging.

  • Page 151: Battery Information

    Battery Information The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your watch, such as wrist-based heart rate, smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors. fēnix 8 AMOLED Series fēnix 8 AMOLED - 43 mm fēnix 8 AMOLED - 47 mm fēnix 8 AMOLED - 51 mm Mode Battery Life...

  • Page 152: Device Care

    fēnix 8 Solar Series Mode fēnix 8 Solar - 47 mm Battery Life fēnix 8 Solar - 51 mm Battery Life Up to 21 days typical use Up to 30 days typical use Smartwatch mode Up to 28 days with solar Up to 48 days with solar Up to 34 days typical use Up to 48 days typical use...

  • Page 153: Cleaning The Watch

    Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. 1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.

  • Page 154: Troubleshooting

    You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. • Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about feature accuracy.

  • Page 155: Tips For Maximizing The Battery Life

    • Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop using.

  • Page 156: Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor With My Watch

    Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? The watch is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin watch, you must pair the watch and sensor. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

  • Page 157: Diving

    ◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. ◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

  • Page 158: Exiting Demo Mode

    2 Wait while your data syncs. Syncing can take several minutes. NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or update your step count. The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate Your watch uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors.

  • Page 159: Appendix

    NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the watch. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app. Cadence Fields...
  • Page 160 Distance Fields Name Description Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Int. Distance The distance traveled for the current interval. Lap Distance The distance traveled for the current lap. Last Lap Distance The distance traveled for the last completed lap. Nautical Distance The distance traveled in nautical meters or nautical feet.
  • Page 161 Elevation Fields Name Description Average Ascent The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. Average Descent The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset. Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea level. Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.
  • Page 162 Graphical Name Description Cadence Gauge Running. A color gauge showing your current cadence range. Compass Gauge The direction you are moving based on the compass. A color gauge showing the left/right balance of ground contact time while GCT Balance Gauge running.
  • Page 163 Heart Rate Fields Name Description The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart % Heart Rate Reserve rate). Aerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level. Anaerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level. The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting Avg.
  • Page 164 Navigation Fields Name Description The direction from your current location to a destination. You must be navigating for this Bearing data to appear. The direction from your starting location to a destination. Course can be viewed as a Course planned or set route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Destination The position of your final destination.
  • Page 165 Other Fields Name Description Active Calories The calories burned during the activity. Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated environmental pressure. Barometric Pressure The current calibrated environmental pressure. Battery Hours The number of hours remaining before the battery power is depleted. Battery Level The remaining battery power.
  • Page 166 Pace Fields Name Description 500m Pace The current rowing pace per 500 meters. Average 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Average Pace The average pace for the current activity. Grade Adjusted Pace The average pace adjusted by the steepness of the terrain. Int.
  • Page 167 Power Fields Name Description % FTP The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. 3s Avg. Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 3s Power to Weight The 3-second average power measured in watts per kilogram for the current activity.
  • Page 168 Name Description Last Lap Power The average power output for the last completed lap. The current power phase peak angle for the left leg. Power phase peak is the angle Left PPP range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force. The current power phase angle for the left leg.
  • Page 169 Run Dynamics Name Description Average GCT Balance The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Average Ground Contact The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Time Average Stride Length The average stride length for the current session. Average Vertical Oscilla­...
  • Page 170 Speed Fields Name Description Avg. Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity. Avg. Overall Speed The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds. Average Speed The average speed for the current activity. The average speed of travel for the current activity, regardless of the course steered and Avg.
  • Page 171 Stroke Fields Name Description Average Distance Per Stroke Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current Average Distance Per Stroke activity. Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the Average Stroke Rate current activity.
  • Page 172 Swolf Fields Name Description The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for Average Swolf one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 38). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score. Interval Swolf The average swolf score for the current interval.
  • Page 173 Timer Fields Name Description Average Lap Time The average lap time for the current activity. Average Move Time The average move time for the current activity. Average Pose Time The average pose time for the current activity. The total time recorded. For example, if you start the activity timer and run for 10 Elapsed Time minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your elapsed time is 35 minutes.

  • Page 174: Color Gauges And Running Dynamics Data

    Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your running form.

  • Page 175: Vertical Oscillation And Vertical Ratio Data

    Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessories) or at the waist (Running Dynamics Pod accessory).

  • Page 176: Ftp Ratings

    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by sex. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior...

  • Page 177: Endurance Score Ratings

    Endurance Score Ratings These tables include classifications for endurance score estimates by age and sex. Males Recreational Intermediate Trained Well Trained Expert Superior Elite 8300 and 18-20 Less than 4999 5000-5699 5700-6299 6300-6999 7000-7599 7600-8299 greater 8800 and 21-39 Less than 5099 5100-5799 5800-6599 6600-7299 7300-8099 8100-8799 greater...

  • Page 178: Wheel Size And Circumference

    Females Recreational Intermediate Trained Well Trained Expert Superior Elite 6900 and 18-20 Less than 4599 4600-5099 5100-5499 5500-5999 6000-6399 6400-6899 greater 7300 and 21-39 Less than 4699 4700-5199 5200-5699 5700-6299 6300-6799 6800-7299 greater 7200 and 40-44 Less than 4699 4700-5199 5200-5699 5700-6199 6200-6699 6700-7199 greater...
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