Training at a number of different heart rate zones (different ranges of heartbeats per minute that correspond to different training intensity levels) can be beneficial to a lot of athletes. Working out in all five heart zones can be used to measure and increase your cardiovascular strength and improve your fitness levels. The Garmin S62 golf watch has a heart rate monitor like their other Garmin fitness watches, such as the Garmin Fenix 7 Pro, Garmin Vivoactive 4 fitness tracker, and Garmin Forerunner 965, do, that you can use to gauge your workout intensity with. The Garmin S60 does not come with a wrist-based heart rate monitor so you cannot set this type of alert on that watch. This is one of the biggest differences between the Garmin S62 and Garmin S60 Premium that makes the Garmin S62 better than the S60 Premium.
The Apple Watch 7 and Apple Watch Ultra are very similar to the Garmin S62 because the Garmin Approach S62 and Apple Watch 7 and Ultra have a heart monitor and pulse oximeter.
There are 5 commonly accepted heart rate zones. They are numbered from 1 to 5 based on an increasing level of intensity: Zone 1(very light), Zone 2 (light), Zone 3 (moderate), Zone 4 (hard), and Zone 5 (very hard). Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
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How to Set Heart Rate Zones in the Garmin S62?
The Garmin S62 will use the information you entered into your user profile during the initial device setup to determine your default heart rate zones. The device has separate heart rate zones for running and cycling. For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account.
Listed below are instructions for setting an abnormal heart rate alert on the Garmin S62 so that it will alert you when your heart rate surpasses a certain number of beats per minute (bpm) after remaining inactive for a certain period of time.
1. Press the Menu button which has three bars.
2. Press the Settings option.
3. Select the User Profile option.
4. Select the Heart Rate Zones option.
5. Select the Default option to see the default values. The default values can be applied to running or cycling activities.
6. Select either the Running or Cycling option.
7. Select the Preference option.
8. Select the Set Custom option.
9. Select the Maximum Heart Rate option and enter your maximum heart rate in beats per minute.
10. Select a heart rate zone, and enter a percentage of Maximum Heart Rate for each heart rate zone.
Heart Rate Zones
Listed below are the different Heart Rate zones, level of intensity, percentage of Maximum Heart Rate, and benefits of each heart rate zone.
Zone 1: 50–60% of Maximum Heart Rate, Very light intensity
Zone 1 is a very light intensity workout. This means that your workout is relaxed at an easy pace with rhythmic breathing. The health benefits include beginning-level aerobic training and a reduction in stress.
Zone 2: 60–70% of Maximum Heart Rate, Light intensity
Zone 2 is a light intensity workout. This means that your workout occurs at a comfortable pace with slightly deeper breathing. You can even have a conversation while you are working out at a light intensity level. The health benefits include basic cardiovascular training and good recovery pace.
Zone 3: 70–80% of Maximum Heart Rate, Moderate intensity
Zone 3 is a moderate intensity workout. This means that your workout occurs at a moderate pace which means that it is harder to have a conversation. The health benefits include an improved aerobic capacity and optimal cardiovascular training.
Zone 4: 80–90% of Maximum Heart Rate, Hard intensity
Zone 4 is a hard intensity workout. This means that your workout occurs at a fast pace. It is a little bit uncomfortable. You will experience Forceful breathing. The health benefits include an improved anaerobic capacity and faster speeds.
Zone 5: 90–100% of Maximum Heart Rate, Very Hard intensity
Zone 5 is a very hard intensity workout. This means that your workout occurs at a sprinting pace which is unsustainable for a long period of time. You will have difficulty breathing. The health benefits include anaerobic and muscular endurance and increased strength.