Garmin Fenix 5 Manual

							NOTE:The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the 
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							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 dynamics 
data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.
ColorZonePercentileinZoneCadenceRangeVerticalOscillationRangeVerticalRatioGroundContactTimeRange Purple>95>183 spm
						

							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 status shows you how your training affects your fitness 
level and performance. Your training status is based on changes 
to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time  period. You can use you your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.
Nostatus: The device needs one or two weeks of training 
history, including activities with VO2 max. results from 
running or cycling, to determine your training status.
Detraining: Detraining occurs when you are training much less 
than usual for a week or more, and it is affecting your fitness  level. You can try increasing your training load to see 
improvement.
Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to 
recover, which is essential during extended periods of hard 
training. You can return to a higher training load when you 
feel ready.
Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain 
your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding more  variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.
Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness 
level and performance in the right direction. It is important to 
plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your  fitness level.
Peaking: Peaking means that you are in ideal race condition. 
Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to  recover and fully compensate for earlier training. You should 
plan ahead, since this peak state can only be maintained for 
a short time.
Overreaching: Your training load is very high and 
counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give 
yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your 
schedule.
Unproductive: Your training load is at a good level, but your 
fitness is decreasing. Your body may be struggling to 
recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health 
including stress, nutrition, and rest.
AboutVO2Max.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 athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves. The 
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							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  to scroll through 
the performance measurements to view your recovery time.
TrainingLoad
Training load is a measurement of your training volume over the  last seven days. It is the sum of your EPOC measurements for  the last seven days. The gauge indicates whether your current load is low, high, or within the optimal range to maintain or 
improve your fitness level. The optimal range is determined 
based on your individual fitness level and training history. The 
range adjusts as your training time and intensity increase or  decrease.
ViewingYourPredictedRaceTimes
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (SettingUpYourUserProfile, page 10), and set your 
maximum heart rate (SettingYourHeartRateZones, page 11). 
Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate (AboutVO2Max
Estimates, page 8) 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.
1Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.
2Select  to scroll through the performance measurements.
Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon,  and marathon distances.
HeartRateVariabilityandStressLevel
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							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 strength and improve their level of fitness. A 
heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five  commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
SettingYourHeartRateZones
The device uses your user profile information from the initial 
setup to determine your default heart rate zones. You can set 
separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, 
cycling, and swimming. For the most accurate calorie data 
during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also 
set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate 
manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or 
using your 
Garmin Connect account.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > UserProfile > HeartRate.
3Select Max.HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.
You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically 
record your maximum heart rate during an activity 
(AutomaticallyDetectingPerformanceMeasurements, page 8).
4Select LTHR > EnterManually, and enter your lactate 
threshold heart rate.
You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate  threshold (LactateThreshold, page 10).
5Select RestingHR, and enter your resting heart rate.
You can use the average resting heart rate based on your user profile information, or you can set a custom resting heart rate.
6Select Zones > BasedOn.
7Select an option:

						

							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 walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the 
move alert.
SleepTracking
While you are sleeping, the device monitors your movement. 
Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and  sleep movement. You can set your normal sleep hours in the 
user settings on your 
Garmin Connect account. You can view 
your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
UsingAutomatedSleepTracking
1Wear your device while sleeping.
2Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (ManuallySyncingDatawithGarminConnectMobile, page 17).
You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
UsingDoNotDisturbMode
You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight and 
vibration alerts. For example, you can use this mode while 
sleeping or watching a movie.
NOTE:You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings 
on your Garmin Connect account. You can enable the Sleep 
Time option in the system settings to automatically enter do not 
disturb mode during your normal sleep hours (SystemSettings, page 23).
1Hold LIGHT.
2Select .
IntensityMinutes
To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers 
for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart 
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							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 a day in the training calendar, you can  view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your 
device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send 
scheduled workouts from 
Garmin Connect, they overwrite the 
existing training calendar.
UsingGarminConnectTrainingPlans
Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin 
Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page 17).
You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan, 
schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your 
device.
1Connect the device to your computer.
2Go to www.garminconnect.com.
3Select and schedule a training plan.
4Review the training plan in your calendar.
5Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.
IntervalWorkouts
You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The 
device saves your custom interval workout until you create 
another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track  workouts and when you are running a known distance.
CreatinganIntervalWorkout
1From the watch face, select .
2Select an activity.
3Hold MENU.
4Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type.
5Select Distance, Time, or Open.
TIP:You can create an open-ended interval by selecting the Open option.
6Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for 
the workout, and select .
7Select BACK.
8Select Rest > Type.
9Select Distance, Time, or Open.
10If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest  interval, and select .
11Select BACK.
12Select one or more options:

						

							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: