Garmin Edge 520 Owner's Manual

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Purple SuperiorBlue ExcellentGreen GoodOrange FairRed PoorVO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission fromThe Cooper Institute®. For more information, see theappendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 19), and go towww.CooperInstitute.org.Tips for Cycling VO2 Max. EstimatesThe success and accuracy of the VO2 max. calculationimproves when your ride is a sustained and moderately hardeffort, and where heart rate and power are not highly variable.• Before your ride, check that your device, heart rate monitor,and power meter are functioning properly, paired, and havegood battery life.• During your 20 minute ride, maintain your heart rate atgreater than 70% of your maximum heart rate.• During your 20 minute ride, maintain a fairly constant poweroutput.• Avoid rolling terrain.• Avoid riding in groups where there is a lot of drafting.Setting Your Heart Rate ZonesThe device uses your user profile information from the initialsetup to determine your heart rate zones. You can manuallyadjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals(Fitness Goals, page 8). For the most accurate calorie dataduring your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate,resting heart rate, and heart rate zones.1 Select Menu > My Stats > Training Zones > Heart RateZones.2 Enter your maximum and resting heart rate values.The zone values update automatically, but you can also editeach value manually.3 Select Based On:.4 Select an option:• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats perminute.• Select % Max. to view and edit the zones as a percentageof your maximum heart rate.• Select % HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentageof your resting heart rate.About Heart Rate ZonesMany athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increasetheir cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. Aheart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The fivecommonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones arecalculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.Fitness GoalsKnowing your heart rate zones can help you measure andimprove your fitness by understanding and applying theseprinciples.• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improvecardiovascular capacity and strength.• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you fromovertraining and can decrease your risk of injury.If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 19) to determine the bestheart rate zone for your fitness objectives.If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of thecalculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and healthcenters can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.Tips for Erratic Heart Rate DataIf the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can trythese tips.• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (ifapplicable).• Tighten the strap on your chest.• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.• Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart RateMonitor, page 15).• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart ratemonitor can create static electricity that interferes with heartrate signals.• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heartrate monitor.Sources of interference may include strong electromagneticfields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage powerlines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHzcordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.Installing the Speed SensorNOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task.TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand whileinstalling the sensor.1 Place and hold the speed sensor on top of the wheel hub.2 Pull the strap À around the wheel hub, and attach it to thehook Á on the sensor.The sensor may be tilted when installed on an asymmetricalhub. This does not affect operation.3 Rotate the wheel to check for clearance.The sensor should not contact other parts of your bike.NOTE: The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicateactivity after two revolutions.Installing the Cadence SensorNOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task.TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand whileinstalling the sensor.1 Select the band size that fits your crank arm À securely.The band you select should be the smallest one thatstretches across the crank arm.2 On the non-drive side, place and hold the flat side of thecadence sensor on the inside of the crank arm.3 Pull the bands Á around the crank arm, and attach them tothe hooks Â on the sensor.8 ANT+ Sensors