Hey peoples.
Just wondering what people set the calorie alert on Garmin devices to?
I also see the new Garmin have hydration tracking and alerts as well but it looks a bit gimmicky to me. Anyone use them?
Yes, I use both while riding outside. Just to not forget to eat and drink. I have set the drink reminder to 10 minutes and the calorie alert to about 500. Not scientifically proven, just to not forgetā¦ Cheers!
Mine are only set outdoors.
10 minutes for drink and 100 Cal.
I also try and get out of the saddle for a few seconds after having the drink.
I just started using the āSmartā nutrition and drink alerts on my 530 that I run along with TR workouts. It bases the suggestions on your power/HR in the ride as well as ambient temperature. Seems to work pretty well! It reminds me to down a gel or two on the harder interval sessions that I usually donāt bother with and it makes a big difference to have those calories.
Iām also using Smart on a 530, with both the Indoor and Outside profiles. I like the post-ride āhow many calories did you consume and how much did you drink?ā tracking, but it will only ask for inside/outside rides that are longer than 90 minutes. Wish that tracking would sync with other platforms (e.g. WKO, TR).
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I use the āsmartā setting as well. Iāve found it works quite well, at least for meā¦ If anything, itās a good reminder to eat/drink.
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