Garmin VENU 2 PLUS, Owner'S Manual

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Heart Rate Zone Calculations
Zone
% of Maximum Heart
Rate
Perceived Exertion Benefits
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing
Beginning-level aerobic training,
reduces stress
2 60–70%
Comfortable pace, slightly deeper
breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training, good
recovery pace
3 70–80%
Moderate pace, more difficult to hold
conversation Improved aerobic capacity, optimal
cardiovascular training
4 80–90%
Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable,
breathing forceful Improved anaerobic capacity and
threshold, improved speed
5 90–100%
Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long
period of time, labored breathing Anaerobic and muscular endurance,
increased power
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 cardiovascular strength
and should increase as your level of fitness improves.
On the watch, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and description. On your Garmin Connect account,
you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate.
VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The
Cooper Institute
®
. For more information, see the appendix ( VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 62 ), and go to
www.CooperInstitute.org .
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
The watch requires heart rate data and a timed, (up to 15 minutes) brisk outdoor walk or run to display your VO2
max. estimate.
1 Hold .
2 Select > User Profile > VO2 Max.
If you have already recorded a brisk walk or run outdoors, your VO2 max. estimate may appear. The watch
displays the date your VO2 max. estimate was last updated. The watch updates your VO2 max. estimate
each time you complete an outdoor walk or run of 15 minutes or longer. You can manually start a VO2 max.
test to get an updated estimate.
3 To start a VO2 max. test, tap the screen.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to get your VO2 max. estimate.
A message appears when the test is complete.
Viewing Your Fitness Age
Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same gender. Your watch
uses information, such as your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history
to provide a fitness age. If you have a Garmin Index
™
scale, your watch uses the body fat percentage metric
instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age.
NOTE: For the most accurate fitness age, complete the user profile setup (
Setting Up Your User Profile,
page 38 ).
1 Hold .
2 Select > User Profile > Fitness Age.
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