Garmin VIVOSMART 3 Owner's Manual

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TrainingRecording a Fitness ActivityYou can record a timed activity, which can be saved and sent toyour 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 touchscreento stop the timer.TIP: You can double tap the touchscreen to resume thetimer.8 Swipe to select an option:• Select to save the activity.• Select to delete the activity.Recording a Strength Training ActivityYou can record sets during a strength training activity. A set ismultiple 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 whenyou 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.10Double tap the touchscreen to stop the timer.11Swipe 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 endof 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 returnsto the starting position.NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.• Save and send your strength training activity to your GarminConnect account.You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account toview and edit activity details.AlertsYou can use alerts to train toward specific time, distance,calories, and heart rate goals.Setting a Recurring AlertA recurring alert notifies you each time the device records aspecified value or interval. For example, you can set the deviceto alert you every 100 calories. You can use your GarminConnect account to customize the specified values or intervalsfor recurring alerts (Activity Profile Settings on Your GarminConnect 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 andrunning.Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears andthe device vibrates.Setting Your Heart Rate AlertsYou can set the device to alert you when your heart rate isabove or below a target zone or a custom range. For example,you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate isabove 180 beats per minute (bpm). You can use your GarminConnect account to define custom zones (Activity ProfileSettings 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 aheart rate zone.• To use custom minimum or maximum values, selectCustom.Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range orcustom value, a message appears and the device vibrates.Marking LapsYou can set your device to use the Auto Lap®feature, whichmarks a lap automatically at every kilometer or mile. This featureis helpful for comparing your performance over different parts ofan 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®DevicesYou can broadcast your heart rate data from your vívosmart 3device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For example, youcan broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge®device whilecycling, 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