How Accurate is the Garmin Stamina Feature
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- čas přidán 24. 06. 2022
- So I've been using the Garmin Epix 2 constantly since it came out. I think it's a fantastic sports/smartwatch. I know it's very expensive, but I think you can add great value. Importantly, although this was initially available only on the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 series, the stamina feature is now available on the Forerunner 955 and Edge 1040. Although these are all higher-end devices, it is a feature that is becoming more accessible at a lower price point and hopefully will continue to become more accessible in the future.
This was an important test for me as I had signed up to do a 300 km endurance ride in just over a month, and the stamina feature told me I could only cycle 216 km. With this in mind, both to test my fitness and the Garmin stamina feature, I wanted to put this to the test in a controlled environment. The most controlled environment I could think of was my home gym on my WattBike using Zwift. So that is what I did at 4 am on a Saturday, I started riding, and after nine hours, I confirmed that in my experience, the Garmin stamina feature is very accurate.
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If you are looking for an answer to the question of how accurate the Garmin Stamina feature is without necessarily putting it to the test yourself, I hope you find this video of use; if you have any thoughts or questions, please leave them in the comments.
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Thanks for doing this test so that I don’t have to!!
You're welcome 😂, it was really interesting and in a way scary to see how accurate it was 😳.
Thank yo.u for your sacrifice, so we didn't have to do it ourselves! :-) I am kind puzzled by this feature though. One time I did reach 1% Stamina during a ride and managed to paddle for another 5-6 kms! The Stamina remained at 1% the entire time... I guess I was able to recover enough energy each minute go go on for another minute, an so on and so on... :-)
Thanks Vic; as far as I'm aware, the stamina feature shows how long you can give a full effort. I think more than saying you can't carry on, it's saying you can't give your all anymore. I gave up because I felt knackered, but I am sure I could have just kept on pushing on if I needed to. 👍
Nice setup for zwift. Bye rain, falls, cold, realworld :)
Thanks, Roberto, it's a setup that gets a lot of use, I am guessing that there is more of a need for it here in the UK than over in Brazil 😂. Well from a weather perspective, it sticks in my mind that you mentioned getting hit by a car 🙈 (no cars to get hit by on Zwift). I hope you are well my friend.
@@AlexSamuels i got a car hit 3 years ago when i was road biking, after be father i have fear to get a lethal or any hit that stop my professional life. Now, with family, we need think around us. Great hug Alexandahhhh
@@robertomguimaraes totally get that 👍, it's a risk. But I am.a better person and better father when a ride so for me it's a trade off and I choose riding. To be fair I do a lot of riding indoors and it has a similar benefit. But I am just about to go out and do 80km with some friends.
Kids really do change your life 😊👍🙈
@@AlexSamuels your indoor stuffs is a a dream kit. Super Profissional!
@@robertomguimaraes I know I am so lucky. Just been in Kazakhstan for over 3 weeks and I had access to a hotel spin bike. I can't complain, I was pleased to have it. But, I really did miss my home setup.
Fenix 6 doesn’t (yet) have this feature, right?
I'm pretty sure it doesn't, I think they are keeping it for the newer devices as a reason to upgrade.
For your age you are in good shape (you look good). Looking at it I can tell you have alot of endurance.
Thanks I think 🤔 😂 Kenneth, and definitely thank you for taking the time to comment 😊. I am a bit on the heavy side for a cyclist but I have been lighter and smaller and I didn't like it.
I was thinking 🤔 for my age 😳🙈 . I'm only 37 (or I will be on Tuesday) but then in was just talking to my kids realising that I am getting older 😉.
@@AlexSamuels your not that old, your being modest🤭😎. As long as you keep at it, you'll be fine. I'm 27 (I'm still in my prime right now) I know I'm not getting any younger I have to discipline and take care of my body so later on if I'm 40 or 50 I'll have less problems.
@@kennethjoseph9309 to be honest Kenneth at 27 I was in worse shape than I am now. I was in a proper workaholic no time for health mode which I didn't change until 2019. I'm now fitter than I have ever been. I have loads of energy and I can challenge myself physically to a level I'm happy with 😊.
Keep up the good work now my friend 😊👍. But also know if it ever slips you can get it back 😊.
@@AlexSamuels same to you. You should try doing workout vlogs sometimes, I think that will be a great idea.
@@kennethjoseph9309 it's crossed my mind, see where CZcams and life takes me 🙏
What smart bike is that you’re using?
wattbike atom 2nd generation
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Thank you Marcelo 👍