FĒNIX 6 PRO SERIES Owner’s Manual

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the fēnix device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact how a runner performs. The stress level range is from 1 to 100, where 1 is a very low stress state and 100 is a very high stress state. Knowing your stress level can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough training run or yoga.

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can view your heart rate variability (HRV) stress level, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors).

TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day.

  1. If necessary, select > Add > HRV Stress to add the stress app to the apps list.
  2. Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.
  3. From the watch face, select > HRV Stress > .
  4. Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.