Garmin Fenix 5 Manual

NOTE:The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the 
device.

is not visible on compatible f

higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and 
slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height.
NOTE:The color gauge for ground contact time balance is different (GroundContactTimeBalanceData, page 7).
Go to www.garmin.com for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of running...

appear when you achieve a new performance measurement, 
such as a new VO2 max. estimate.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > PhysiologicalMetrics > Performance
Notifications.
3Select an option.
AutomaticallyDetectingPerformanceMeasurements
You can enable the device to automatically detect your 
maximum heart rate, lactate threshold, and functional threshold 
power (FTP) during an activity.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > PhysiologicalMetrics > AutoDetection.
3Select an option.
TrainingStatus
Training...

ViewingYourRecoveryTime
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (SettingUpYourUserProfile, page 10), and set your 
maximum heart rate (SettingYourHeartRateZones, page 11).
1Go for a run.
After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears (ViewingYourPerformanceCondition, page 9).
2After your run, select Save.
The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days.
NOTE:From the watch face, you can select UP or DOWN to 
view the performance widget, and select...

2Select a cycling activity.
3Hold MENU.
4Select Training > FTPGuidedTest.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A message appears when the test is complete.
6After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per 
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the 
color gauge.
7Select an option:

If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table 
(
HeartRateZoneCalculations, page 11) to determine the best 
heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the 
calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health 
centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. 
The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
AboutHeartRateZones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase 
their cardiovascular...

If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a 
personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
UsingtheMoveAlert
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable  metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, 
Move! and the red bar 
appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of 
inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are 
turned on
 (SystemSettings, page 23).
Go for a short...

After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the 
workout, step notes (optional), the target (optional), and the  current workout data.
AbouttheTrainingCalendar
The training calendar on your device is an extension of the 
training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. 
After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled 
workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list 
by date. When you select...

RacingaPreviousActivity
You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This 
feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see 
how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.
NOTE:This feature is not available for all activities.
1From the watch face, select .
2Select an activity.
3Hold MENU.
4Select Training > RaceanActivity.
5Select an option: