Firmware 3.19.16

Yves Jenni

threshold measurement by Suunto ZoneSense

How can I do this? Where can I find it?

Edit:
Ah, I think I found it. The info icon in ZoneSense under the workout. Max. HR remains the same, but the zones are adjusted slightly.

Do I really have to adjust the individual zones manually? Should I do that? Should I observe and compare it over several workouts first? There seem to be some strange values, as discussed here: https://forum.suunto.com/post/169683

ShinJCD

@herlas said in Firmware 3.19.16:

@ShinJCD yeah AFAIK Suunto algo looks at trend of your runs and determines where you fall in their genetic table of values for that and gives you that. On the other hand, the other feature you can leverage now after the latest software update is threshold measurement by Suunto ZoneSense if you run with a chest strap. Not saying you should just FYI that’s it available now.

Just to wrap things up, this is the response from Suunto support.

"Suunto watches don’t directly offer a “manual lactate threshold test.” Instead, they automatically calculate your threshold (usually expressed as pace/km or heart rate) by continuously collecting your data during exercises of varying intensities. Since this algorithm is influenced by many factors, such as the type of exercise, intensity, and recent training status, the threshold value may fluctuate when you change training types and intensity changes significantly.

In fact, the lactate threshold reflects your overall physical condition and shouldn’t be significantly “increased” by a low-intensity run. Large fluctuations can be caused by:

The watch hasn’t recently recorded enough high-intensity training data, causing the algorithm to weight itself more heavily based on the type of recent training.
GPS or heart rate anomalies in the recorded data (such as signal loss/interference) can also impact the analysis.
If you’re serious about threshold monitoring, we recommend using a heart rate chest strap to improve accuracy.

For optimization tips, you can refer to the following solutions:

Maintaining a varied intensity workout each week can make the data more comprehensive and help the watch analyze your threshold more accurately.
Verify that your watch’s firmware has been updated to the latest version to ensure the analysis algorithm is up to date and ensure an optimal experience.
If you’d like to obtain a more reliable anaerobic threshold, we recommend performing an anaerobic threshold test in a professional setting (such as a sports physiology lab) for comparison.

About GPS Accuracy

Even in “Performance” mode, GPS accuracy can be affected by satellite signals, the local environment (such as high-rise buildings, electromagnetic interference, dense trees, etc.), and how the watch is worn. On the sports field or track, if your GPS track is off, it’s more likely a signal reflection or sampling accuracy issue.

It’s recommended to ensure your watch has a stable GPS signal in an open area before training (starting training after the signal bar is full is recommended).
Cleaning the watch’s metal contacts and regularly restarting the device can also help stabilize the sensor.
Setting it to multi-GNSS (multi-star system) mode can sometimes yield better positioning results.

If GPS performance is still suboptimal after the above tests, we recommend syncing your training data via the Suunto app so our engineering team has more information to analyze and improve."

jukla

Notifications updated, but still not possible to see the sender name in (at least) whatsapp notifications. Pretty annoying in group chats.