Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series User Manual

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data
The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and
whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Pro series, HRM-Run
™
, or HRM-Tri accessories) or at the waist
(Running Dynamics Pod accessory).
Color Zone
Percentile in
Zone
Vertical Oscillation
Range at Chest
Vertical Oscillation
Range at Waist
Vertical Ratio at
Chest
Vertical Ratio at
Waist
Purple
>95 <6.4cm <6.8cm <6.1% <6.5%
Blue
70–95 6.4–8.1cm 6.8–8.9cm 6.1–7.4% 6.5–8.3%
Green
30–69 8.2–9.7cm 9.0–10.9cm 7.5–8.6% 8.4–10.0%
Orange
5–29 9.8–11.5cm 11.0–13.0cm 8.7–10.1% 10.1–11.9%
Red
<5 >11.5cm >13.0cm >10.1% >11.9%
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and sex.
Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1
Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7
Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3
Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4
Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4
Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7
Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9
Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1
Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9
Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Appendix 181

Garmin DESCENT MK3 Series Specifications

General

Display Resolution	280 x 280 pixels
Display Type	Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP)
Lens Material	Sapphire crystal
QuickFit Watch Band Compatible	Yes (26 mm)
Memory/History	32 GB
Connectivity	Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi-Fi
GPS	Yes
Display Size	1.4" (35.56 mm) diameter
Case Material	Fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover
Water Rating	Dive (100 meters)
Sensors	Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer
Diving Features	Dive log, dive planning
Smart Features	Music storage, Garmin Pay, Notifications, Connect IQ
Materials	Fiber-reinforced polymer
Dimensions	51 x 51 x 17.8 mm
Bezel Material	Stainless steel or DLC titanium