Garmin IPH-A3095, Owner'S Manual

You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. 

As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your 

running form.

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data

The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at 

the chest (HRM-Tri

™

 or HRM-Run accessories) or at the waist (Running Dynamics Pod accessory).

Color Zone Percentile in Zone Vertical Oscillation Range at 

Chest

Vertical Oscillation Range at 
Waist

Vertical Ratio at Chest Vertical Ratio at Waist

 Purple

>95

<6.4 cm

<6.8 cm

<6.1%

<6.5%

 Blue

70–95

6.4–8.1 cm

6.8–8.9 cm

6.1–7.4%

6.5–8.3%

 Green

30–69

8.2–9.7 cm

9.0–10.9 cm

7.5–8.6%

8.4–10.0%

 Orange 5–29

9.8–11.5 cm

11.0–13.0 cm

8.7–10.1%

10.1–11.9%

 Red

<5

>11.5 cm

>13.0 cm

>10.1%

>11.9%

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data

If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these 

tips.
• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as 

the HRM-Run accessory.
Accessories with running dynamics have   on the front of the 

module.

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your Descent 

device again, according to the instructions.

• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make 

sure the accessory is worn right-side up.

NOTE: 

Ground contact time and balance appears only while 

running. It is not calculated while walking.

Performance Measurements

These performance measurements are estimates that can help 

you track and understand your training activities and race 

performances. The measurements require a few activities using 

wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. 

Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor 

and a power meter.
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. For 

more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/physio

.

NOTE: 

The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device 

requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your 

performance.

Training status

: Training status shows you how your training 

affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is 

based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over 

an extended time period.

VO2 max.

: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in 

milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body 

weight at your maximum performance.

Recovery time

: The recovery time displays how much time 

remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next 

hard workout.

Training load

: Training load is the sum of your excess post-

exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7 days. 

EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your 

body to recover after exercise.

Predicted race times

: Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate 

and published data sources to provide a target race time 

based on your current state of fitness. This projection also 

presumes you have completed the proper training for the 

race.

HRV stress test

: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test 

requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device 

records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 

minutes. It provides your overall stress level. The scale is 1 to 

100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level.

Performance condition

: Your performance condition is a real-

time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity. It can be 

added as a data field so you can view your performance 

condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your 

real-time condition to your average fitness level.

Functional threshold power (FTP)

: The device uses your user 

profile information from the initial setup to estimate your FTP. 

For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.

Lactate threshold

: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate 

monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles 

start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate 

threshold level using heart rate data and pace.

Turning Off Performance Notifications

Performance notifications are turned on by default. Some 

performance notifications are alerts that appear upon completion 

of your activity. Some performance notifications appear during 

an activity or when you achieve a new performance 

measurement, such as a new VO2 max. estimate.

1

Hold 

UP

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Physiological Metrics

 > 

Performance 

Notifications

.

3

Select an option.

Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements

The Auto Detection feature is turned on by default. The device 

can automatically detect your maximum heart rate, lactate 

threshold, and functional threshold power (FTP) during an 

activity.

NOTE: 

The device detects a maximum heart rate only when 

your heart rate is higher than the value set in your user profile.

1

Hold 

UP

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Physiological Metrics

 > 

Auto Detection

.

3

Select an option.

Training Status

Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness 

level and performance. Your training status is based on changes 

to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time 

period. You can use your training status to help plan future 

training and continue improving your fitness level.

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Heart Rate Features