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.
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 quatix 3 device (
). If
your quatix 3 device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the
devices are already paired. For the most accurate estimate,
complete the user profile setup (
) and set your maximum heart rate (
).
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
This feature requires a heart rate monitor.
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup
(
), and set your maximum
heart rate (
). 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.
NOTE:
The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device
requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.
Select
UP
>
My Stats
>
Race Predictor
.
Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon,
and marathon distances.
Recovery Advisor
You can use your Garmin device with a heart rate monitor to
display how much time remains before you are fully recovered
and ready for the next hard workout.
Recovery time
: The recovery time appears immediately
following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal
for you to attempt another hard workout.
Turning On the Recovery Advisor
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup
(
), and set your maximum
heart rate (
).
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
My Stats
>
Recovery Advisor
>
Status
>
On
.
3
Go for a run.
After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears
(
Viewing Your Performance Condition
).
4
After your run, select
Save
.
The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days.
Recovery Heart Rate
If you are training with a heart rate monitor, you can check your
recovery heart rate value after each activity. Recovery heart rate
is the difference between your exercising heart rate and your
heart rate two minutes after the exercise has stopped. For
example, after a typical training run, you stop the timer. Your
heart rate is 140 bpm. After two minutes of no activity or cool
down, your heart rate is 90 bpm. Your recovery heart rate is 50
bpm (140 minus 90). Some studies have linked recovery heart
rate to cardiac health. Higher numbers generally indicate
healthier hearts.
TIP:
For best results, you should stop moving for two minutes
while the device calculates your recovery heart rate value. You
can save or discard the activity after this value appears.
Lactate Threshold
Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic
acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream. In running, it is
the estimated level of effort or pace. When a runner exceeds the
threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For
experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90%
of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon
race pace. For average runners, the lactate threshold often
occurs well below 90% of maximum heart rate. Knowing your
lactate threshold can help you determine how hard to train or
when to push yourself during a race.
If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you
can enter it in your user profile settings (
).
Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate
Threshold
Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart
rate monitor and pair it with your device (
). You must also have a VO2 max. estimate from a
previous run (
).
TIP:
The device requires a few runs with a heart rate monitor to
get an accurate maximum heart rate value and VO2 max.
estimate.
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
My Stats
>
Lactate Threshold
>
Do Guided Test
.
3
Select an outdoor running profile.
GPS is required to complete the test.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Performance Condition
As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the
performance condition feature analyzes your pace, heart rate,
and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your
ability to perform compared to your average fitness level.
Performance condition values range from -20 to +20. After the
first 6 to 20 minutes of your activity, the device displays your
performance condition score. For example, a score of +5 means
that you are rested, fresh, and capable of a good run or ride.
You can add performance condition as a data field to one of
your training screens to monitor your ability throughout the
activity. Performance condition can also be an indicator of
fatigue level, especially at the end of a long training run or ride.
NOTE:
The device requires a few runs or rides with a heart rate
monitor to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate and learn about
your running or riding ability (
).
Viewing Your Performance Condition
Your device analyzes your performance condition based on
heart rate and power data. You can use an ANT+ heart rate
monitor or a device with wrist-based heart rate.
1
If necessary, pair your compatible ANT+ sensor with your
quatix 3 device (
).
2
Add
Perform. Cond.
to a data screen (
).
3
Go for a run or ride.
After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears.
4
Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition
throughout the run or ride.
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