Garmin VIVOSMART 3, Owner'S Manual

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Training
Recording a Fitness Activity
You can record a timed activity, which can be saved and sent to
your Garmin Connect account.
1
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2
Select .
3 Swipe to select an activity:
• Select for running.
• Select for walking.
• Select for a cardio activity.
• Select for strength training.
• Select for other activity types.
4 Double tap the touchscreen to start the timer.
5 Start your activity.
6
Swipe to view additional data screens.
7
After you complete your activity, double tap the touchscreen
to stop the timer.
TIP: You can double tap the touchscreen to resume the
timer.
8
Swipe to select an option:
• Select to save the activity.
• Select to delete the activity.
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
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select > .
3 Double tap the touchscreen to start the timer.
4
Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
you complete at least 6 reps.
5
Swipe to view additional data screens (optional).
6
Select to finish a set.
A rest timer appears.
7
During a rest, select an option:
• To view additional data screens, swipe the touchscreen.
• To edit your rep count, select
Edit Reps , select or ,
and tap the center of the touchscreen.
8
Select to start your next set.
9 Repeat steps 6 through 8 until your activity is complete.
10 Double tap the touchscreen to stop the timer.
11
Swipe to select an option:
• Select to save the activity.
• Select to delete the activity.
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.
• 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.
Alerts
You can use alerts to train toward specific time, distance,
calories, and heart rate goals.
Setting a Recurring Alert
A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a
specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device
to alert you every 100 calories. You can use your Garmin
Connect account to customize the specified values or intervals
for recurring alerts ( Activity Profile Settings on Your Garmin
Connect Account , page 7 ).
1
Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2
Select , and select an activity.
3
Select Alerts .
4
Select Time , Dist , or Cal to turn on the alert.
NOTE: The Dist alert is available only for walking and
running.
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears and
the device vibrates.
Setting Your Heart Rate Alerts
You can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is
above or below a target zone or a custom range. For example,
you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is
above 180 beats per minute (bpm). You can use your Garmin
Connect account to define custom zones ( Activity Profile
Settings on Your Garmin Connect Account , page 7 ).
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2
Select , and select an activity.
3
Select Alerts > HR Alert .
4
Select an option:
• To use the range of an existing heart rate zone, select a
heart rate zone.
• To use custom minimum or maximum values, select
Custom .
Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range or
custom value, a message appears and the device vibrates.
Marking Laps
You can set your device to use the Auto Lap
®
feature, which
marks a lap automatically at every kilometer or mile. This feature
is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of
an activity.
NOTE: The Auto Lap feature is not available for all activities.
1 Hold the touchscreen to view the menu.
2 Select , and select an activity.
3
Select Auto Lap to turn on the feature.
4
Start your activity.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin
®
Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívosmart 3
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 > > .
Training 3