VÍVOACTIVE 5 HEALTH AND FITNESS GPS SMARTWATCH Owner’s Manual

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

  1. Press .
  2. Select Strength.
  3. Press to start the activity timer.
  4. Start your first set.

By default, the watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps. You can disable rep counting in the activity settings ().

TIP: The watch can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish the set and start a new one.

  1. Press to finish the set.

The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears.

  1. If necessary, edit the number of reps, and select to add the weight used for the set.
  2. When you are done resting, press to start your next set.
  3. Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
  4. After you complete your activity, press , and select .

Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities

  • Do not look at the watch while performing reps.

You should interact with the watch at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.

  • Focus on your form while performing reps.
  • Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
  • Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.

Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the watch returns to the starting position.

NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.

  • Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
  • Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.

You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.