Strained : There is imbalance between your recovery and training load. It is a normal result after a hard training or major event. Your body may be struggling to recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health. Tips for Getting Your Training Status The training status feature depends on updated assessments of your fitness level, including at least one VO2 max. measurement per week. Your VO2 max. estimate is updated after both indoor and outdoor rides with power during which your heart rate reached at least 70% of your maximum heart rate for several minutes. To get the most out of the training status feature, you can try these tips.
At least one time per week, ride with a power meter, and reach a heart rate higher than 70% of your maximum heart rate for at least 10 minutes. After using the device for one week, your training status should be available. Record all of your fitness activities on your primary training device, allowing your device to learn about your performance ( Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements , page 23 ). About VO2 Max. Estimates VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves.
VO2 max. estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. You can use your Garmin ® device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max. estimate. Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair them with your device ( Pairing Your Wireless Sensors , page 49 ). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup ( Setting Up Your User Profile , page 57 ), and set your maximum heart rate ( Setting Your Heart Rate Zones , page 47 ). NOTE:
The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance. 1 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes. 2 After your ride, select Save . 3 Select My Stats > Training Status . 4 Press to view your VO2 max. Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on the color gauge. My Stats Edge® 540 Owner's Manual 17 Purple Superior Blue Excellent Green Good Orange Fair Red Poor