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 device, 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 30
), and go to
.
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
The device requires wrist-based heart rate data and a timed 15 minute brisk walk or run to display your VO2
max. estimate.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select
>
.
If you have already recorded a 15 minute brisk walk or run, your VO2 max. estimate may appear. The device
updates your VO2 max. estimate each time you complete a timed walk or run.
3 Select to start the timer.
A message appears when the test is complete.
4 To manually start a VO2 max. test to get an updated estimate, tap your current reading and follow the on-
screen instructions.
The device updates your VO2 max. estimate.
Viewing Your Fitness Age
Before the device can calculate an accurate fitness age, you must complete the user profile setup in the Garmin
Connect app.
Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same gender. Your device
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 device uses the body fat percentage metric
instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select
> .
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívomove Sport device and view it on paired Garmin devices.
For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge
®
device while cycling, or to a VIRB
®
action
camera during an activity.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select
>
.
The vívomove Sport device starts broadcasting your heart rate data.
NOTE: You can view only the heart rate monitoring screen while broadcasting heart rate data.
3 Pair your vívomove Sport device with your Garmin ANT+
®
compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.
4 Tap the heart rate monitoring screen, and select
to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.
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Heart Rate Features
