Greetings fellow Garmin users,
I've been a loyal user of Garmin watches for many years, and recently upgraded to the new Epixs Pro model, which I'm thoroughly enjoying. However, I've encountered a puzzling aspect regarding the calculation of maximum heart rate on my device. (Well Garmin in general and not a problem with the watch)
Upon reviewing my settings, I noticed that the maximum heart rate was set at 192 beats per minute. Given that I am 42 years old (soon to be 43), this figure seems significantly higher than what is typically recommended based on the standard formula of 220 minus age, which would yield a maximum heart rate in the 177 range for me.
This discrepancy has left me wondering about the accuracy of the heart rate calculations on my watch. Additionally, I've noticed that in the past, after some runs, the watch prompts me to accept a new threshold for heart rate. While I've habitually accepted these updates in the past, I'm now curious about the implications of these adjustments on the overall accuracy of the metrics tracked by the watch.
If I were to manually input a lower maximum heart rate based on my age, how might this affect the calculations and dynamics of other metrics tracked by the watch? Loading, vo2max, everything really. So, I need to learn on this so I can ensure I have it setup correctly.
In summary, I'm seeking clarity on the methodology behind the maximum heart rate calculation on the Garmin plstform and how adjustments to this setting might influence the accuracy of other tracked metrics. Any insights or advice from fellow users would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your assistance.
Warm regards,
Travis