VÍVOACTIVE 6 Owner’s Manual

Gym Activities

The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activity Settings).

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.

When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the watch, such as a speed or cadence sensor.

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 Activities > Strength.

The first time you record a strength training activity, you must select which wrist your watch is on.

  1. Press to start the activity timer.
  2. 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 (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.

TIP: Press and select Edit Last Set after 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 Stop Workout.

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.

Recording a HIIT Activity

You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity.

  1. Press .
  2. Select HIIT.
  3. Select an option:
    • Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity.
    • Select HIIT Timers > AMRAP to record as many rounds as possible during a set time period.

Select HIIT Timers > EMOM to record a set number of moves every minute on the minute.

Select HIIT Timers > Tabata to alternate between 20-second intervals of maximum effort with 10 seconds of rest.

Select HIIT Timers > Custom to set your move time, rest time, number of moves, and number of rounds.

Select Workouts to follow a saved workout.

  1. If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions.
  2. Press to start your first round.

The watch displays a countdown timer and your current heart rate.

  1. If necessary, press to manually move to the next round or rest.
  2. After you finish the activity, press to stop the activity timer.
  3. Select Save.

Recording a Mobility Activity

You can record a mobility activity using active and rest intervals, or you can download mobility workouts from Garmin Connect.

  1. Press .
  2. Select Activities > Mobility.
  3. Swipe up.
  4. Select Training.
  5. Select an option:
    • To change the active and rest intervals, select Intervals.
    • To download and complete a workout from Garmin Connect, select Workout Library > Browse Workouts, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  6. Press .

The watch guides you through the mobility exercises.

  1. Scroll to view additional data screens, including your next move.

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 2.4 km (1.5 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or after each run.

  1. Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity).
  2. Run on the treadmill until your vívoactive 6 watch records at least 2.4 km (1.5 mi.).
  3. After you complete your run, press .
  4. Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled.
  5. Select an option:
    • To calibrate the first time, enter the treadmill distance on your watch.
    • To manually calibrate after the first-time calibration, swipe up, select Calibrate & Save, and enter the treadmill distance on your watch.