Garmin tactix Bravo Owner s Manual PDF - Page 24

You can watch the color 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. Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these tips. • Make sure you have the HRM-Run accessory. Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the module. • Pair the HRM-Run accessory with your tactix Bravo device again, according to the instructions. • If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the heart rate monitor is worn right-side up. NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking. Purple Blue Green Orange Superior Excellent Good Fair Physiological Measurements Red Poor These physiological measurements require a compatible heart rate monitor. The measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities and race performances. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. Predicted race times: Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate and published data sources to provide a target race time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race. VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute®. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 26), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org. Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 18). If your tactix Bravo device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 6), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 6). NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few runs to learn about your running performance. 1 Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors. Recovery advisor: The recovery advisor displays how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. Stress score: Stress score measures your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress level. The scale is 1 to 100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level. Performance condition: Your performance condition is a realtime assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity. It can be added as a data field so you can view your performance condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level. Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate and pace. 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. The tactix Bravo device has separate VO2 max. estimates for running and cycling. You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max. estimate. You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor to display your running VO2 max. estimate. Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on the color gauge. 2 After your run, select Save. 3 Hold UP. 4 Select My Stats > VO2 Max. > Running. Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling 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 tactix Bravo device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 18). If your tactix Bravo device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 6) and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 6). 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. 3 Hold UP. 4 Select My Stats > VO2 Max. > Cycling. Viewing Your Predicted Race Times Before you can view your projected race times (running only), you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 6), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 6). Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 20) and published data sources to provide a target race time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race. 20 ANT+ Sensors