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Is the Garmin Vivomove HR worth it?
Thanks to its lightweight design, though, and the totally flush optical heart-rate sensor on the reverse, the Vivomove HR is among the most comfortable wrist wearables I’ve tested. If you want something you can keep on day and night, it fits the bill much better than most of Garmin’s chunkier sports watches.
Can I shower with my Garmin Vivoactive HR?
Best answer: Yes. Like most fitness trackers now on the market, you can wear the Garmin Vivosmart HR in the shower because it’s water-resistant. Overall, you can use it in a water depth of up to 50 meters without having problems.
How long does a Garmin Vivomove HR last?
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Material | chemically strengthened glass |
| Battery life | Smartwatch mode: up to 5 days Watch mode: up to 2 additional weeks |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| Memory/History | 7 timed activities; 14 days of activity tracking data |
How accurate is a Garmin Vivomove HR watch?
Accuracy. Walking around, the Garmin Vivomove HR reported acceptably accurate data for step counts. After a mile of walking, readings were in the range of 2,000 steps (which is not only the estimated average, but also about the average number I’ve recorded for myself using a manual click-counter).
Why does my Garmin watch irritate my skin?
Thoroughly rinse and allow your device to dry after exposure to sweat from a workout or water from swimming or showering. Prolonged exposure to moisture may result in skin irritation.
Do you wear your Garmin all the time?
Is it Okay to Wear a GPS Watch All Day? Broadly speaking, it is definitely okay to wear a GPS watch 24/7. It might take some getting used to, but wearing the watch at all times will provide you with a ton of useful (and cool) health data.
How accurate is Vivoactive HR?
The VivoactiveHR has rather poor GPS Accuracy, and it’s slightly worse than the Garmin Vivoactive on which it’s based. To help visualize the quantitative assessment, I’ve included the image below of the GPS tracks from one part of the testing course.
Why is my Garmin elevation gain wrong?
Your device has a clogged port leading to the sensor, resulting in incorrect readings. You recorded your activity when there was an incoming or departing low or high pressure system. This can cause your starting elevation reading to be too high or low. The elevation gain/loss is typically not affected by this.