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Best activity to use for Nordic Track ski machine?

Hi,

Does anybody remember the Nordic Track Ski machines?

I am planning on using mine tomorrow (first time since getting a Garmin Fenix) and I was wondering which activity would be best for this since, I believe, all the cross country ski activities are going to expect some movement on GPS.

I need the equivalent of "Indoor Rowing" which I use for my Concept 2 Rowing machine.

Thoughts?

Thanks,

Mike

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Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member +3 suggested

It took me a while to fathom out. The problem for me is you can't do it through Garmin Connect. You have to do it on your watch.

Go to Menu/Activities & Apps

Select activity to customise,

choose…
Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member +1

I like this one better, as it offers calculation for different intensity levels of an activity: healthysuffolkva.org/.../SOTM-Step-Conversation-Chart.pdf
razz over 3 years ago in reply to RogueLadyVader +1

is it not enough to use/copy Cardio activity? (and rename it if you like)

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0 9327206 over 4 years ago

Former Member I was just wondering the same thing. Have you tried the XC Ski option yet? I may try that today and see what happens. I'm sure it'll get a little confused because the GPS will observe zero net distance, but it's worth a shot right?

0 ihsangin over 4 years ago

Can you use the “copy activity” option to copy XC Ski app, rename it and then turn its gps off in activity app settings?

0 MikeB over 4 years ago in reply to ihsangin

Yes this is what I have done. It works fine for me.

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to MikeB

Sorry could you give a little more detail on what you did? What XC Ski app? I've got my old NordiTrack that I want to use for morning workouts. I've got a Garmin 245. Would love to track the time but can't figure out how to add this activity without manual option.

Thanks much.

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

It took me a while to fathom out. The problem for me is you can't do it through Garmin Connect. You have to do it on your watch.

Go to Menu/Activities & Apps

Select activity to customise,

choose copy activity,

rename activity (if you want, I did it's easy).

Follow instructions below to disable GPS

Add to favourites (if desired).

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/fenix6-6ssport/EN-US/GUID-31C5EBD6-A5E6-46FA-9EDE-43DBA4872546.html#

Changing the GPS Setting

For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.

Hold MENU.
Select Activities & Apps.
Select the activity to customize.
Select the activity settings.
Select GPS.
Select an option:
- Select Off to disable GPS for the activity.
- Select GPS Only to enable the GPS satellite system.
- Select GPS + GLONASS (Russian satellite system) for more accurate position information in situations with poor sky visibility.
- Select GPS + GALILEO (European Union satellite system) for more accurate position information in situations with poor sky visibility.
- Select UltraTrac to record track points and sensor data less frequently (UltraTrac).
NOTE: Using GPS and another satellite together can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only (GPS and Other Satellite Systems).

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

Hi Former Member! I just dug my NordicTrak out of the basement after 25 years and moved it upstairs. I plan to use it this winter on the days when it's too miserable to run. Did this Garmin hack work for you?

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

It worked for me, I have a Nordic Track 4000. Though Garmin recommend you use your arms (not just hold on) for a more accurate workout.

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

It worked for me. I was hoping it would calculate a "step equivalent" (to get a "wellness credits" at work), but I knew it was a little unrealistic!

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

I just found this, which purports to convert activities into steps: https://earlham.edu/media/3049229/activityconversionchart.pdf

0 Former Member over 4 years ago in reply to Former Member

I like this one better, as it offers calculation for different intensity levels of an activity: healthysuffolkva.org/.../SOTM-Step-Conversation-Chart.pdf