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FR165 - How to account for using a weighted vest for walking (or, for running or for strength training)?

g8r.ray
10 months ago

I want to use a weighted vest (adjustable weights, 5 lb - 40 lb) for my exercises and want to account for the added weight during my training. Does Garmin have a method to account for the additional weight using an FR165?

  • 0 10 months ago

    No. But your HR will be increased due to more effort and you can write into workout Note the weight you used.

  • 0 7 months ago

    I’m new to Garmin and plan to log my runs as hikes when I have a weighted vest and/or jogging stroller.

  • 0 7 months ago in reply to 5222294

    Edit the activity in Garmin Connect, and add the weight there. It is available at runs too.

  • 0 7 months ago in reply to trux

    I don't see the "pack weight" option. Is that something i have to set? I added as "gear"

  • 0 7 months ago in reply to 9062534

    I do not see it anymore either. Looks like Garmin pulled it away. It probably just leaked out for a few days, while not fully implemented yet. Or they changed their mind. Unfortunately, I do not know more.

  • 0 6 months ago in reply to 9062534

    It is there back again, when you edit the activity. I checked Run, Trail Run, Rucking, Walk, but possibly it is at other activity types as well.

  • 0 6 months ago in reply to trux

    Thanks.  I did add GEAR of a weighted vest to add if I use it or not, so I would know. Thank you for your help. I don't see it on the app. Do you think it only works on the computer version?

  • 0 6 months ago in reply to trux

    Thanks. I did add the weighted vest as GEAR so I could add it if I use it. I don't see pack weight anywhere on the app. Do you think it's just on the computer version?

  • 0 6 months ago in reply to 9062534

    Although I understand what you mean, GC Web is not a computer version. It is a web based app, and it works on phones, or on any other web enabled devices too. And yes, it looks that currently it is only available on the web version.

  • 0 6 months ago in reply to trux

    As @9062534 posted, I do not find "PACK WEIGHT" available. It doesn't appear in GC mobile app nor in the web based app. Also, I searched for "RUCKING" to add to my FR165 activities and could not find any activity that I could associate with a weighted vest.

    I tried adding the weighted vest as GEAR; but, that seems to only act as an equipment reminder or, maybe, as an equipment tracker for mileage.