Description

Dynamic Cadence is an advanced Garmin Data Field that calculates your ideal target cadence dynamically and in real time while running. The myth of a single universal 180 spm cadence does not apply to everyone—optimizing your stride rate depends on your unique body biomechanics, leg length, and running pace. Key Features: Real-Time Dynamic Calculation: Target cadence automatically adjusts whether you accelerate into interval sprints or slow down during recovery runs. Biomechanical Personalization (Height & Leg Length): Leverages a physical pendulum model. Shorter runners or those with shorter legs naturally use a higher stride rate, while taller runners run more efficiently at a lower cadence. You can input your total height or precise leg length for maximum accuracy. Color-Coded Feedback: The display changes background color so you can check your status at a glance: Green: Optimal target zone (±5 spm from target). Red: Cadence is below target (overstriding / heavy landing impact). Purple: Cadence is above the target zone. Garmin Connect Charts & Session Analytics: Records a target cadence graph throughout your activity and saves detailed session statistics (percentage of time and average pace spent in each color zone) directly to your Garmin Connect activity summary. Maximum Readability: Large, clear numbers designed for instant legibility on any display size and screen layout (1 to 8 data fields). Practical Target Cadence Examples (Default Height Model): 150 cm runner: at 6:00 pace = 174 spm | at 4:00 pace = 188 spm 175 cm runner: at 6:00 pace = 165 spm | at 4:00 pace = 179 spm 190 cm runner: at 6:00 pace = 159 spm | at 4:00 pace = 173 spm Setup & Measurement Guide: Configure the app settings via the Garmin Connect mobile app (IQ Apps section): Leg Length / Inseam (cm): Enter your inner leg length for the most precise biomechanical calculation. Runner Height (cm): Used if leg length is set to 0. Smart Fallback: If left unconfigured, the app automatically reads the height stored in your Garmin user profile. How to accurately measure your Leg Length (Inseam): Measure barefoot: Running shoes add artificial stack height that compresses and vanishes during dynamic foot impact. Positioning: Stand with your back flat against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart. Measurement: Place a hardcover book between your legs and pull it firmly up against your crotch (simulating hip joint height). Measure the vertical distance from the top edge of the book straight down to the floor.

What is new

2.1 Added support for new devices: Fenix 9, Enduro 4, atc. 2.0 Custom Biomechanical Calculation (Leg Length): Added an optional setting for leg length (Leg Length / Inseam). Target cadence calculation now uses a physical pendulum model—providing a unique, tailored target cadence for runners of the same height who have different leg lengths. Automatic Fallback: If you do not enter a leg length (leave it set to 0), the app automatically falls back to calculating target cadence using total height from your Garmin profile. Enhanced Graphs & FIT Statistics: Real-time target cadence graph and detailed pace statistics for each color-coded zone directly in your Garmin Connect activity summary. 1.7.1 adding new devices and removing monochrome devices 1.6 add connect info stats and graph 1.5 small fix 1.0 release

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Supported language (1)

English

Compatible devices (140)

D2™ Air X15 D2™ Mach 1 Pro Descent™ MK3 - 43mm Descent™ MK3i - 51mm Enduro™ Enduro™ Enduro™ 2 Enduro™ 3 Enduro™ 4 epix™ (Gen 2) epix™ (Gen 2) epix™ Pro (42mm) epix™ Pro (47mm) epix™ Pro (51mm) fēnix® 5 Plus fēnix® 5 Plus fēnix® 5S Plus fēnix® 5S Plus fēnix® 5X Plus fēnix® 5X Plus fēnix® 6 fēnix® 6 fēnix® 6 Dual Power fēnix® 6 Pro fēnix® 6 Pro fēnix® 6 Pro Dual Power fēnix® 6 Pro Solar fēnix® 6 Solar fēnix® 6S fēnix® 6S fēnix® 6S Dual Power fēnix® 6S Pro fēnix® 6S Pro fēnix® 6S Pro Dual Power fēnix® 6S Pro Solar fēnix® 6S Solar fēnix® 6X Pro fēnix® 6X Pro fēnix® 7 fēnix® 7 fēnix® 7 Pro fēnix® 7 Pro – Solar Edition (No Wi-Fi®) fēnix® 7S fēnix® 7S fēnix® 7S Pro fēnix® 7X fēnix® 7X fēnix® 7X Pro fēnix® 7X Pro No Wi-Fi fēnix® 8 AMOLED (43mm) fēnix® 8 AMOLED (47mm/51mm) fēnix® 8 Pro fēnix® 8 Solar (47mm) fēnix® 8 Solar (51mm) fenix® 9 - 43 mm fenix® 9 – 47 mm fenix® 9 Pro - 43 mm fenix® 9 Pro - 47 mm fenix® 9 Pro - 51 mm fenix® 9 Pro - Solar 47 mm fenix® 9 Pro - Solar 51 mm fēnix® E ForeAthlete 245 ForeAthlete 245 Music ForeAthlete 55 ForeAthlete 745 Forerunner® 165 Forerunner® 165 Music Forerunner® 245 Forerunner® 245 Forerunner® 245 Music Forerunner® 245 Music Forerunner® 255 Forerunner® 255 Music Forerunner® 255S Forerunner® 255S Music Forerunner® 265 Forerunner® 265S Forerunner® 55 Forerunner® 55 Forerunner® 745 Forerunner® 945 Forerunner® 945 Forerunner® 945 LTE Forerunner® 955 Dual Power Forerunner® 965 Forerunner® 970 Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, AMOLED Instinct® 3 – 45 mm, Solar Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, AMOLED Instinct® 3 – 50 mm, Solar Instinct® E – 40 mm Instinct® E – 45 mm MARQ® (Gen 2) MARQ® Adventurer (Gen 3) MARQ® Commander (Gen 2) – Carbon Edition MARQ™ Aviator (Gen 2) Mercedes-Benz Venu® Mercedes-Benz Venu® Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2 Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2 Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2S Mercedes-Benz Venu® 2S quatix® 6 quatix® 6X tactix® 7 tactix® 7 – AMOLED Edition tactix® 8 – 47 mm, AMOLED tactix® 8 – 51 mm, Solar Venu® Venu® Venu® 2 Venu® 2 Venu® 2 Plus Venu® 2 Plus Venu® 2S Venu® 2S Venu® 3 Venu® 3S Venu® 4 – 41 mm Venu® 4 – 45 mm Venu® Sq. Venu® Sq. Venu® Sq. Venu® Sq. Venu® Sq. 2 Venu® Sq. 2 Music Venu® Sq. Music Venu® Sq. Music Venu® Sq. Music Venu® Sq. Music Venu® X1 vívoactive® 3 Music vívoactive® 3 Music vívoactive® 4 vívoactive® 4 vívoactive® 4S vívoactive® 4S vívoactive® 5 vívoactive® 6

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