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This page
describes different possibilities and methods on how to
use the new Suunto t6 in training and thus how to make
the most of personal training.
Using Heart Rate And Speed Limits In
Fitness Training
Suunto t6
assists the user in staying within the target HR, or
speed zones during a training session. When the
heart rate or speed drops below or exceeds the user's
set zone limits, the Suunto t6 alerts with an audio
alarm; making it easy to fully benefit from the
training.
Suunto t6
alerts the user whenever the heart rate or speed goes
outside the user's preset zone, using alarm signals:
Low limit signal: - - - - - -
High limit signal: -------------
The 'Limit'
currently active, and in use, is identified by a number
on the right hand side of the display referred to as the
"Training Type Indicator":
Number  for HR
limits
Number  for Speed
limits
NOTE: HR
limits and Speed limits cannot be active at the same
time. When one limit is activated, the other is
switched off. Long pressing ENTER turns on
the last active limit.
Using The
Average Heart Rate in Training
In the
Training Mode, the real-time average heart rate of the
current lap can be displayed in the bottom dsiplay-row.
The 'Training Effect Calculator' of the Suunto Training
Manager software can be used to define the time and
average heart rate needed for the desired physiological
training effect. If training close to the
calculated average heart rate within the targeted total
time, the desired training effect will be reached in the
best possible way. The average heart rate is also
a useful measure during training where the heart rate
levels vary a lot, such as biking in hilly terrain.
In these cases the target zone limits are less practical
than the average heart rate training.
Starting
Training Session and Stopwatch
Methods to
start a training session:
1) Press 'START/STOP' button in the 'Training' or 'SPD/DST'
modes and thus activating the stopwatch.
2) Use the
countdown function. Upon reaching zero, the t6 will
automatically starts the stopwatch and log.
If the Countdown function is on, number
 is displayed on the
right hand side of the display; indicating Training Type
3 is active.
Training Possibilities
You can make
the most out of your training by choosing the most
suitable training method in your Suunto t6. The
use of time or distance intervals and heart rate limits
can greatly contribute to the overall effectiveness of
your training.
Active
Interval or Limit In Use Indicator
 Warm-up is
intended for distinguishing a separate warm-up period in
the beginning of the training session. Data
measured during warm-up is stored in the memory.
Suunto t6 offers the possibility to start a training
session with a warm-up and move on to normal training or
time interval training.
 Time Intervals
can be used to perform interval training.
 Autolap can
be used for recording preset distance laps
automatically.
 Distance
intervals can be used to perform interval training
based on distance.
NOTE: When a
timer or Autolap is on, Suunto t6 stores information to
the log according to the settings that were valid when
the timer was activated. If the settings are
adjusted after activating a timer, Suunto t6 will still
use the old settings. The new settings will only
come into effect after the timer is stopped and start it
again.
Suunto t6
Training Example
Example Rita Runner from the Suunto t6 Manual.
Rita Runner is about to start her
interval training using set heart rate limits.
Miss Runner starts off by setting and
activating her suitable HR limits and intervals in the
'Training' mode of her Suunto t6.
She then puts on her HR transmitter
belt; making sure the strap fits snugly, and checks that
the electrodes are moistened.
By holding down the 'ALT/BACK' button
in the 'Training' or 'SDP/DST' mode, she establishes the
wireless connection between the heart rate transmitter
belt and her Suunto t6.
In the 'Training' or 'SPD/DST' mode,
miss Runner checks the stopwatch, and resets it by
holding down the 'UP/LAP' button.
When she is ready to start her
training session, miss Runner presses the 'START/STOP'
button to activate the stopwatch and interval timer.
The heart rate limits alert her
during her training whenever her heart rate is too slow
or too fast.
After completing each interval, the
interval timer alerts her and the Suunto t6 displays and
stores lap information. At this point, Miss Runner
presses 'START/STOP' to stop the stopwatch and stop the
recording of the log.
Later, after the training sessions
are over, she downloads her training log from the Suunto
t6 to her notebook PC running the Suunto Training
Manager application software. She can evaluate how
effective her last training session was and make future
informed decision on a plan of action to meet her
fitness goals.
SUUNTO
TRAINING MANAGER
Suunto Training
Manager is a software designed for athletes who want to
enhance the functionality of their Suunto t6 wristop
computer. The heart rate analysis of the software is
based on the calculation model developed by Firstbeat
Technologies Ltd. You can use Suunto Training
Manager to transfer information, such as training logs,
from the Suunto t6 memory. When you have transferred the
data, you can easily view and organize it, design
training programs and sessions, send them to the Web and
add them in the calendar.
You can always
download the latest version of Suunto Training Manager
from www.suunto.com or www.suuntosports.com. Please
check for updates regularly as new features are
continuously developed.
SUUNTO
TRAINING MANAGER FEATURES
Suunto Training
Manager enables the following features:
Training
Analysis
Suunto Training Manager measures up to seven body
parameters from your training session:
Heart rate
EPOC*
Training effect (EPOC related to personal capacity)
Ventilation volume
Respiratory rate
Oxygen consumption (VO2)
Energy consumption
Other performance graphs include:
Altitude
Speed (with additional wireless speed and distance
sensor)
*EPOC = Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen
Consumption is a measure of accumulated training load.
You receive a personal EPOC scale for your training
levels based on your height, weight, age, sex, smoking
(yes/no), and activity level.
NOTE: For more information on the
Suunto Training Manager features and parameters, refer
to Suunto Training Guidebook available on the Suunto t6
CD.
Training Statistics
Suunto Training Manager enables you
to manage your training logs and training plans:
Download logs from your Suunto t6
Create, export or import training plans
Connect with suuntosports.com for exchange of training
data
Export and import training logs for exchange of data
by email
NOTE: When creating a new user
profile, Suunto Training Manager asks for your basic
personal parameters. By defining your personal
parameters, such as resting HR and maximum HR, in the
Users Personal tab in the Properties window, you will
get more accurate results. Also remember to update your
personal parameters in Suunto Training Manager, whenever
they change.
The
Ultimate Personal Fitness Trainer - Suunto t6 Wristop
Computer
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