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Training status requirements

Baron
over 4 years ago

Hi,

I'm guessing what are the requirements for getting the training status.

I know that it is only updated for the running activity.

I guess that for computing it, the HR, the speed and the distance are necessary. But does it need more?

If I disable the GPS and use only a foot pod will the training status be updated?

Sébastien

  • +1 over 4 years ago

    Hello Sebastien, 

    Provided by Firstbeat, the calculation utilizes several dimensions of your personal physiology. It considers changes in fitness level (your VO2 max), your current acute (7-day) training load and any change in your longer-term training load, giving you guidance to help you improve your training decisions.

    To clarify exactly what that means, 

    Running VO2 Max Estimate

    NOTE: Activity must be recorded using the Run activity profile. Trail running is not supported due to the variation in terrain conditions that could lead to an inaccurate reading.

    • Running Activity must be 10 minutes or longer in length
    • Activity must be recorded outdoors with a GPS signal
    • Heart rate data from either a built-in optical heart rate sensor or from a chest strap
    • Heart rate must be elevated to at least 70% of your maximum heart rate for at least 10 minutes continuously

    The simple answer to the question if you use a foot pod without GPS, the training status won't be updated. 

    -Brooks

     

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to Garmin-Brooks

    Requiring the GPS signal even if it is unused is odd.

    In my case, the pace and the distance are much mote reliable when it us provided by the stryd sensor.

    But OK, now I know that I need to enable it.