How is my training plan created?

The initial 7-day training plan which you see after completing the setup of your Suunto 3 and Suunto 5 is based on your personal profile (gender, age, height, weight, max HR).

Your Suunto offers three adaptive training programs based on your fitness goal: your watch can help you maintain, improve or boost your aerobic fitness. You can define your fitness goal during the setup of your watch and adjust it under Settings > Training > Fitness goals. Click here to learn more about adaptive training programs.

Note: If you don’t see these options on your Suunto 3, you will need to update the software version of your watch. To update, download and install SuuntoLink on your PC or Mac and connect your watch to your computer using your charging cable.

The initial plan will be general and does not reflect your current fitness level. To personalize your adaptive training guidance, start recording exercises. Your watch needs this data to estimate your fitness level.

Your training plan adapts to your personal needs based on the fitness level estimation and the frequency (and intensity) of your exercise – no matter if you decide to follow the suggested workouts by your training plan or record other/additional workouts. All recorded exercise will be taken into consideration.

Note: The training plan feature aims to improve your fitness according to your fitness goal and suits best if you are at a beginner or intermediate fitness level. If you are already very fit and exercise frequently, the 7-day plan may not suite your existing routine.

The fitness level estimation is a major component of adaptive training guidance. Your fitness level determines the intensity and duration of the exercises in the training plan. Your fitness level estimation is measured during running and walking exercises. Learn more about fitness level and how to get your fitness level estimation in the user guide for your product.