New Fitness Features Available for Garmin fēnix Outdoor Watch

Garmin fēnix is our
first wrist-worn outdoor GPS watch, and it is the perfect tool for
anyone who enjoys the outdoors. fēnix provides comprehensive navigation and tracking functionalities as well
as trip information to guide you off the beaten track. But many of you not
only enjoy the outdoors, but a good workout as well, so fēnix provides real-time performance
data, such as distance, pace time and calories, helping you to keep track of
your progress. This is especially useful to keep track of fitness activities
off the beaten track, such as adventure or trail running.

Today,
we released an update for fēnix, adding a couple of new features to help you
measure your workouts. You can download the free update through BaseCamp or Garmin Connect. Here’s what you get and
how it works:

Indoor
Training

We know you love to be outdoors, but we also know that
sometimes you have to train indoors. With fēnix you can now do both. The new indoor training mode allows you to
record training sessions while inside. This will turn off GPS but will still allow you to record data from every sensor you’ve connected (heart rate, bike cadence, foot pod
cadence, distance, speed, and temperature). At the end of your training
session, this information can easily be uploaded to Garmin Connect or reviewed
on the device.

Foot
Pod Support

In addition to heart rate and cadence, we’ve added support
for ANT+ foot pods to fēnix.  Foot pods can be used to provide
cadence information in steps per minute, measure speed and distance during
indoor training sessions, and even provide speed information when GPS is
enabled.

Hot
Keys

When you’re training, you may prefer easy
ways to start, stop, or lap the timer.  With our Hot Keys function, you
can customize the behavior of many buttons by assigning functions.

FIT
History

This new menu option allows you to review your training
sessions in more detail, manage all the .FIT files on your device and even
convert them to tracks for future track navigation.

New fēnix fitness features Q&A

Where can I find the Indoor Training mode on my fēnix?

Simply select Setup, GPS Mode, and then
Indoor.

How do I pair my foot pod to fēnix?

To pair your fēnix to a foot pod, select
Setup, then ANT Sensor, then Foot Pod, then On.  

How do I calibrate my foot pod?

If you wish to calibrate
it immediately, you can select
Setup, then ANT Sensor, then Foot Pod, and then select Calibrate.

Can I use a foot pod to record speed information indoors and outdoors?

Yes. To use a
foot pod for speed information indoors and outdoors, select Setup, then
Fitness, then Always On.  Because these settings may be unique to each
activity, these settings and calibration data are saved with each profile.

How do I use Hot Keys?

Select Setup, then System,
then Hot Keys.  From this menu, you can setup the behavior the up, down,
and back keys (as well as pressing and holding the up and down keys) when
viewing data pages.

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