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Recording a Strength Training Activity

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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, select START > Strength. The first time you record a strength training activity, you must select which wrist your watch is on. 2 Select START to start the set timer. 3 Start your first set. The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps. TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish the set and start a new one. 4 Select to finish the set. The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears. 5 If necessary, select DOWN and edit the number of reps. TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set. 6 When you are done resting, select to start your next set. 7 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete. 8 After your last set, select START to stop the set timer. 9 Select Save. Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities • Do not look at the device while performing reps. You should interact with the device at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests. • Focus on your form while performing reps. • Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises. • Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion. Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the device returns to the starting position. NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted. • Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets. • Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account. You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details. 6 Activities and Apps

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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, select
START
>
Strength
.
The first time you record a strength training activity, you must select which wrist your watch is on.
2
Select
START
to start the set timer.
3
Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps.
TIP:
The device can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you
should finish the set and start a new one.
4
Select
to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears.
5
If necessary, select
DOWN
and edit the number of reps.
TIP:
You can also add the weight used for the set.
6
When you are done resting, select
to start your next set.
7
Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
8
After your last set, select
START
to stop the set timer.
9
Select
Save
.
Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities
•
Do not look at the device while performing reps.
You should interact with the device at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.
•
Focus on your form while performing reps.
•
Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
•
Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.
Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the device returns to the starting position.
NOTE:
Leg exercises may not be counted.
•
Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
•
Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.
You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.
6
Activities and Apps