Strength+ 3.10.2


Big update for the most popular Strength training app in the Garmin platform !
v3.10 update includes:

  • new devices support and gpsmap 66/86
  • Watch Icons updated, support all color backgrounds and clearer
  • German Language update (thanks Kai)
  • System update for improved performance and less battery drain.
  • adds menus for Rest Timer, Lock screen, Color Theme, and Auto Scroll for all models. ( while in-activity Long press up button or long touch screen.)
  • corrects HRV+/-Label in Connect
  • Improvements to Rest Timer indications: Rest Time indicated by Red Trim on screen, ready to start Yellow, Start Green,
  • Added rest ending vibe at 10 before next set and 4 seconds before vibe
  • renamed BP to “Strength Class#”,
  • Class number and Rest Timer remembers previous value for quicker change.
  • Support for % Oxygen Saturation requires CIQ 3.2 SDK (SDK release summer 2020)
  • Latest CIQ SDK 3.1.7.Feb5-2020

Footbike Update

v.2.2 add many new features and pulls in the Common code that will bring stability, bug free code.

  • adds new devices,
  • adds in-activity configuration (CIQ 3.0 devices: Lock, Theme and AutoScroll),
  • Include Common Source: Screen Updates for all devices, lap, input delegate,
  • performance updates,
  • Resume fix
  • Unlock app update
  • memory used reduced, and
  • Latest SDK 3.1.7.Feb52020

New Watchface Released: Lucky Time

Just in time for St. Patricks day, add some green and luck to your day!

Supports:

  • 12hr time
  • 24hr time
  • Military Time
  • Displays:
  • Current Battery
  • Phone Connection
  • Steps
  • Floors (CIQ 2.4+ Watches Only {F5, VAHR, VA3 FR645, FR935, Marq})
  • Muliti-Color Foreground(Font): Black, Gray, White, Dark Red, Red, Pink Purple, Blue, Dark Blue, Cyan, Yellow, Green, Dark Green and Orange.
  • Muilt-Color BackGround: Black, Gray, White, Dark Red, Red, Pink Purple, Blue, Dark Blue, Cyan, Yellow Green, Dark Green and Orange.

Thanks,

-Brian B.

#HappyYouYear

Tips for better optical heart accuracy

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Yes, the Garmin’s first, second and third generation optical heart sensor hardware produces results with lower values than the Chest HRM.

Why is Optical Heart Rate generally lower:

1.) Wrist movement

2.) loose watch fit

3.) poor sensor contact

4.) hair, sweat or dirt will affect the values too

5.) Garmin Software filtering

Why are the high heart rate (Peaks) and low heart rate (valleys) missing:

Garmin Software imposes additional filters (Fast Fourier Transforms, FFT) in Activity types Strength Training, Tennis, Soccer and flexibility, due to high wrist movement in these activities. These FFT filters (advanced math) reduce the recorded peaks and valleys of a heart rate and calories calculations. Calories are based on heart rate, age, weight, gender and time.

There are a few solutions to improve the optical heart rate values:

1.) Wear the watch tighter. Poor sensor contact will result in lower HR values.

2.) Reduce wrist hair under sensor.

3.) Reduce wrist movement when possible, high movement reduces sensor contact.

4.) Chest HRM Gives best results.

Garmin Video explaining the difference between Optical and Chest Heart Rate monitors.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LgQFD6GqlBs