Recording A Critical Swim Speed Test; Using Virtual Partner - Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual

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.
1 From the watch face, press
2 Select Activities > Swimming > Pool Swim.
3 Press .
4 Select Training > Workout Library > Critical Swim Speed > Do Critical Swim Speed Test.
5 Press to preview the workout steps (optional).
6 Press .
7 Press to start the activity timer.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Using Virtual Partner

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The Virtual Partner feature is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the
Virtual Partner feature and race against it.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 From the watch face, press
2 Select Activities, and select an activity.
3 Press .
4 Select Activity Options > Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.
5 Enter a pace or speed value.
6 Press or to change the location of the Virtual Partner screen (optional).
7 Start your activity (Starting an Activity,
8 Press or to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.
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