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... Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT+ Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors........18 Heart Rate Monitor 19 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Introduction Foot Pod 21 GSC 10 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....25 ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting....26 History 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using...
... Custom Workouts 15 Bike Training Options 17 ANT+ Sensors 18 Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors........18 Heart Rate Monitor 19 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Introduction Foot Pod 21 GSC 10 23 Using the Weight Scale 23 Fitness Equipment 24 Heart Rate Zone Calculations.....25 ANT+ Sensor Troubleshooting....26 History 27 Viewing History 27 Deleting History 28 Using...
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Introduction Settings 32 System Settings 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training Pages 34 Appendix 39 Specifications 39 About the Battery 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery.........42 Changing the Wrist Band............43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 47 2 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
Introduction Settings 32 System Settings 32 Time Settings 33 Setting Your User Profile 33 Customizing the Training Pages 34 Appendix 39 Specifications 39 About the Battery 40 Heart Rate Monitor Battery.........42 Changing the Wrist Band............43 Caring for Your Device 44 Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect 45 Troubleshooting 46 Index 47 2 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
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... Heart rate monitor is designed so you run and reset the timer. 4 ➍ ➎◄ Select to show and hide the menu. The touchscreen is active. Fitness equipment is different than most mobile devices. Select to the previous page. Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner ...with your run . Bike sensor is in power save your fingernail. Select to mark a new lap. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Watch is active. Foot pod is active. Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌...
... Heart rate monitor is designed so you run and reset the timer. 4 ➍ ➎◄ Select to show and hide the menu. The touchscreen is active. Fitness equipment is different than most mobile devices. Select to the previous page. Touchscreen Tips The Forerunner ...with your run . Bike sensor is in power save your fingernail. Select to mark a new lap. NOTE: You must press or swipe firmly Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Watch is active. Foot pod is active. Introduction Keys Each key has multiple functions. ➊ ➋ ➎ ➌...
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...;. You should practice using the touchscreen before you are set automatically. ➊ »»»»» Timer Heart Rate Virtual Partner® Clock Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 5 Changing Data Fields On any training page, hold a data field until the locating satellites banner disappears.... Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites. The time of day and date are prompted to select items and ...
...;. You should practice using the touchscreen before you are set automatically. ➊ »»»»» Timer Heart Rate Virtual Partner® Clock Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 5 Changing Data Fields On any training page, hold a data field until the locating satellites banner disappears.... Wait while the Forerunner searches for satellites. The time of day and date are prompted to select items and ...
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..., resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Start Locations 6 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Back to Run Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor...
..., resetting totals, uploading an activity Ready to Start Locations 6 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Back to Run Options: alerts, Auto Lap, Auto Pause, auto scroll Virtual Partner Virtual Racer Workouts: intervals, custom workouts Sport: running or cycling Training Pages: data fields Alarm Heart Rate Monitor: pairing, heart rate zones Foot Pod: pairing, speed source, calibration Bike Sensor...
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Select a training page to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, and cadence goals. For a complete list of pace or speed data to appear on alert tones and vibrations, see page 35. Setting Time, Distance, ... or Calories. 3. Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a message. 8 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training Saving Your Run Hold RESET to customize. 5. Select On. 4. Run Options Displaying Pace or Speed 1. Select > Setup. 2. Select Pace/Speed. 6. Select...
Select a training page to train toward specific time, distance, calorie, heart rate, and cadence goals. For a complete list of pace or speed data to appear on alert tones and vibrations, see page 35. Setting Time, Distance, ... or Calories. 3. Select Alert At, and enter a time, distance, or calorie amount. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a message. 8 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training Saving Your Run Hold RESET to customize. 5. Select On. 4. Run Options Displaying Pace or Speed 1. Select > Setup. 2. Select Pace/Speed. 6. Select...
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... walk for 1 minute, and repeat. Select Run Alert, and enter a time. 4. Your Training Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, or GSC™ 10, you can set the high and low cadence amounts in beats per minute (rpm). 3. NOTE...Select an option: • Select Heart Rate to set up advanced alerts for your heart rate or cadence alerts. For example, during a long training run, the program may instruct you to run / walk alerts. 1. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 9 Select > Training ...
... walk for 1 minute, and repeat. Select Run Alert, and enter a time. 4. Your Training Setting Advanced Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod, or GSC™ 10, you can set the high and low cadence amounts in beats per minute (rpm). 3. NOTE...Select an option: • Select Heart Rate to set up advanced alerts for your heart rate or cadence alerts. For example, during a long training run, the program may instruct you to run / walk alerts. 1. Each time you reach the alert amount, the device beeps and displays a Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 9 Select > Training ...
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... during the step. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training Creating a Custom Workout 1. For example, select Heart Rate to end the step during your Forerunner. Custom Workouts Custom workouts can select LAP to maintain a consistent heart rate during the step. 7. If you select Open, you can also schedule custom workouts using Garmin Training Center® or Garmin Connect® (page...
... during the step. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Your Training Creating a Custom Workout 1. For example, select Heart Rate to end the step during your Forerunner. Custom Workouts Custom workouts can select LAP to maintain a consistent heart rate during the step. 7. If you select Open, you can also schedule custom workouts using Garmin Training Center® or Garmin Connect® (page...
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... a step to repeat a step one step. 1. Select a workout, and select Do Workout. 3. Starting a Custom Workout 1. When you can select a heart rate zone. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual For example, you must create a workout with at least one or more times. Select Add New Step > Duration. 2. Select START. 4. ... 16 • Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for thirty minutes or until you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, the device beeps and displays a message. 8. Your Training For example, you complete all of the steps, a message appears. Each time you...
... a step to repeat a step one step. 1. Select a workout, and select Do Workout. 3. Starting a Custom Workout 1. When you can select a heart rate zone. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual For example, you must create a workout with at least one or more times. Select Add New Step > Duration. 2. Select START. 4. ... 16 • Select Repeat Until to repeat a step for thirty minutes or until you exceed or drop below the specified heart rate, the device beeps and displays a message. 8. Your Training For example, you complete all of the steps, a message appears. Each time you...
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... foot pod with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 19) • Foot pod (page 21) • GSC 10 (page 23) • Weight Scale (page 23) • Fitness Equipment (page 24) For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. See the Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual or the accessory instructions...
... foot pod with these ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor (page 19) • Foot pod (page 21) • GSC 10 (page 23) • Weight Scale (page 23) • Fitness Equipment (page 24) For information about purchasing additional accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com. See the Forerunner 610 Quick Start Manual or the accessory instructions...
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... the zones as a percentage of your resting heart rate. Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart rate. 3. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your heart rate zones. Select an option: • Select BPM to determine your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. 1. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 19 The Forerunner uses your user profile information from the...
... the zones as a percentage of your resting heart rate. Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart rate. 3. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your heart rate zones. Select an option: • Select BPM to determine your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. 1. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 19 The Forerunner uses your user profile information from the...
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.... If you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles. • Your heart rate is a set range of fitness. Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. 20 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Some gyms and health centers can still edit each value manually. however, you...
.... If you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles. • Your heart rate is a set range of fitness. Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. 20 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Some gyms and health centers can still edit each value manually. however, you...
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Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 21 Select > Setup > Foot Pod > Speed Source > Foot Pod. A regulation track (2 laps = 800 m) is more accurate than using the inside lane of ...ways to conserve the battery. ANT+ Sensors More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 25) • Heart rate data fields (page 35) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 26) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is compatible with your Forerunner (page 18). About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your Forerunner. You must pair the foot pod with the foot...
Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 21 Select > Setup > Foot Pod > Speed Source > Foot Pod. A regulation track (2 laps = 800 m) is more accurate than using the inside lane of ...ways to conserve the battery. ANT+ Sensors More Heart Rate Options • Heart rate alerts (page 9) • Heart rate zone calculations (page 25) • Heart rate data fields (page 35) • Heart rate troubleshooting (page 26) Foot Pod Your Forerunner is compatible with your Forerunner (page 18). About Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your Forerunner. You must pair the foot pod with the foot...
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... to www.garmin.com/antplus for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. Step off the scale, and try again. TIP: If an error occurs, step off the scale. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to...equipment so you can view your data on compatible fitness equipment. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for more linking instructions. 24 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Look for the ANT+ Link Here logo on the equipment console.
... to www.garmin.com/antplus for many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less. Step off the scale, and try again. TIP: If an error occurs, step off the scale. Fitness Equipment ANT+ technology automatically links your Forerunner and heart rate monitor to...equipment so you can view your data on compatible fitness equipment. A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for more linking instructions. 24 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Look for the ANT+ Link Here logo on the equipment console.
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ANT+ Sensors Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone 1 % of Maximum Heart Rate 50-60% Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Benefits Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60-70% Comfortable pace, slightly Basic cardiovascular training, deeper ... uncomfortable, breathing forceful and threshold, improved speed 5 90-100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable Anaerobic and muscular for long period of time, labored endurance, increased power breathing Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 25
ANT+ Sensors Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone 1 % of Maximum Heart Rate 50-60% Perceived Exertion Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Benefits Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60-70% Comfortable pace, slightly Basic cardiovascular training, deeper ... uncomfortable, breathing forceful and threshold, improved speed 5 90-100% Sprinting pace, unsustainable Anaerobic and muscular for long period of time, labored endurance, increased power breathing Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual 25
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... of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). The heart rate data is snug against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that rub or flap against your body. • Warm up...changed the battery in my accessory. Synthetic fabrics that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from sources of interference may include highvoltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. 26 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
... of strong electromagnetic fields and some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, which can interfere with the Forerunner (www.garmin.com/intosports). The heart rate data is snug against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that rub or flap against your body. • Warm up...changed the battery in my accessory. Synthetic fabrics that interferes with heart rate signals. • Move away from sources of interference may include highvoltage power lines, electric motors, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points. 26 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
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... using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1. The Forerunner can also display the average and maximum heart rate and cadence data if you are using . 3. When the Forerunner memory is overwritten. Scroll to view your oldest data is full, your saved activities. 3. Swipe up or down to scroll through laps. Forerunner 610 Owner...
... using the heart rate monitor, foot pod, or cadence sensor (optional accessories). 1. The Forerunner can also display the average and maximum heart rate and cadence data if you are using . 3. When the Forerunner memory is overwritten. Scroll to view your oldest data is full, your saved activities. 3. Swipe up or down to scroll through laps. Forerunner 610 Owner...
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...-controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart-records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. ◦◦ Every Second-records points every second. Select > Setup > System > Units. 2. however, it greatly increases the size of your activity; Select a setting. 3. Select a unit for the setting. 32 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
...-controls how the device records activity data. ◦◦ Smart-records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate. ◦◦ Every Second-records points every second. Select > Setup > System > Units. 2. however, it greatly increases the size of your activity; Select a setting. 3. Select a unit for the setting. 32 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual
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...zone and the current time of day. Select Alarm > On. 3. About Calories Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. 1. Settings Time Settings Setting the Time Manually By default, the watch time is provided...aerobic fitness. Modify the settings. Training effect accumulates during the activity. Select > Setup > Alarm. 2. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Setting Your User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you how the activity has improved your fitness. As the activity progresses successfully, the training...
...zone and the current time of day. Select Alarm > On. 3. About Calories Calorie expenditure and heart rate analysis technology is set automatically when the Forerunner locates satellites. 1. Settings Time Settings Setting the Time Manually By default, the watch time is provided...aerobic fitness. Modify the settings. Training effect accumulates during the activity. Select > Setup > Alarm. 2. Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Setting Your User Profile The Forerunner uses information that you how the activity has improved your fitness. As the activity progresses successfully, the training...
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...It takes several activities for the device to learn your activity. Requires additional recovery days. Select > Setup > Training Pages. 2. Select Enabled. 34 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Train up to see on four training pages. 1. Training Description Effect 1.0-1.9 Helps recovery (short activities). Customizing the Training Pages You can... effect technology is important to www.firstbeattechnologies.com. Select . 4. It is provided and supported by your user profile information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your aerobic fitness. Select a training page. 3.
...It takes several activities for the device to learn your activity. Requires additional recovery days. Select > Setup > Training Pages. 2. Select Enabled. 34 Forerunner 610 Owner's Manual Train up to see on four training pages. 1. Training Description Effect 1.0-1.9 Helps recovery (short activities). Customizing the Training Pages You can... effect technology is important to www.firstbeattechnologies.com. Select . 4. It is provided and supported by your user profile information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your aerobic fitness. Select a training page. 3.