Apps Recovery Time?

[oeagleo]

Good day, and a Happy New Year to all.
I have recently switched from the Garmin Fenix 5x, and Suunto Spartan Ultra line, and have to say I'm quite pleased with the data that is generated from my Series 3 Stainless Steel watch. Using RunGap, I can export the data into other data systems like Garmin Connect, and Suunto's Movescount which will generate data such as VO2Max for the activity, EPOC, Max/Min heart rate, etc, and I'm amazed at this capibility with the Apple Watch.
I use a Tickr-X chest strap, as I don't believe the wrist heart rate gives accurate readings for exercise, fine for everyday use, but the chest strap is by far the most accurate. On other occasions, I'll use the Scosche Rhythm+ Optical HRM, and it gives almost as accurate results as the chest strap.
Now, with that background here is the question. Is there an app out there that will actually generate Recovery TIME, (not heart rate 2 minutes after activity, but the actual recovery time)? This I've found useful to learn when I should slack off a bit and let my body rest. I know, I can feel it, but sometimes I simply ignore, and keep on chuggin. Anyone?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Pseudo-Fed]

Garmin F3 and F5X user here too, along with the Scosche. I still run with both sometimes, though I've used just the S3 apple watch lately. I've found that I have generally learned the recovery times that Garmin would recommend based on my workouts, so I don't really miss it. I also use RunGap to get into Garmin Connect and Strava after using the stock AW workout app. Also interested in WorkOutDoors app. Been working with the developer. His latest beta is great.

I do miss an accurate cadence though, which AW doesn't seem to give regardless of app used. The cadence graph is junk--always 50-60 for first half a run then accurate-ish at 160+ for last half.

 

[oeagleo]

Garmin F3 and F5X user here too, along with the Scosche. I still run with both sometimes, though I've used just the S3 apple watch lately. I've found that I have generally learned the recovery times that Garmin would recommend based on my workouts, so I don't really miss it. I also use RunGap to get into Garmin Connect and Strava after using the stock AW workout app. Also interested in WorkOutDoors app. Been working with the developer. His latest beta is great.

I do miss an accurate cadence though, which AW doesn't seem to give regardless of app used. The cadence graph is junk--always 50-60 for first half a run then accurate-ish at 160+ for last half.

Agree on Cadence, I’ve still got a MilestonePod that doesn’t connect to AW, and another BTLE Addidas mycoach or something like that just in case. But Cadence isn’t that important to me cause I’m usually walking, and pace tells me what I need. I do like the AW, as it doesn’t feel like I have a Buick on my wrist

 

[lennyeiger]

One needs to have a rest day once in a. while. This is bull.... I'm 65, just won the New Year's challenge for 7 days in a row. Actually did 11 days in a row and I'm hurting. (Going to rest tomorrow, don't give a damn that my watch said I should get another perfect week.) What's wrong with them? Do they think we are all elite athletes.... and even they need rest... This is stupid...

 

[oeagleo]

I like to hit it hard, and then use what they term "recovery" days for relatively easy cardio, say in the training effect high 1's, low to mid 2 range. If I could find how that accumulates, and is used, then I'd be fine. I'm 69, gonna hit 70 later this month, and still get it 7 days a week. Not like some of the 20 year olds, but I'm still there, in the gym, jammin, and workin'..

 

[lennyeiger]

I like to hit it hard, and then use what they term "recovery" days for relatively easy cardio, say in the training effect high 1's, low to mid 2 range. If I could find how that accumulates, and is used, then I'd be fine. I'm 69, gonna hit 70 later this month, and still get it 7 days a week. Not like some of the 20 year olds, but I'm still there, in the gym, jammin, and workin'..

Good for you, that's impressive. I agree, my rest days usually include something easy... just not a killer Mtn Bike ride, which is what I've been doing, going up some wild hills, and so on... I live in Santa Cruz, right next to Wilder Ranch State Park...

 

[JackieInCo]

One needs to have a rest day once in a. while. This is bull.... I'm 65, just won the New Year's challenge for 7 days in a row. Actually did 11 days in a row and I'm hurting. (Going to rest tomorrow, don't give a damn that my watch said I should get another perfect week.) What's wrong with them? Do they think we are all elite athletes.... and even they need rest... This is stupid...

I agree about the rest day occasionally. I have been feeling like I'm catching a cold the past two days so I didn't get out and walk. I'm about to go out walking at midnight and I will make up those two days the rest of the days this week. I'll do a couple of 8 mile days instead of 4-5 mile days.

I still closed my rings even though I didn't walk Monday and Tuesday.

 

[ftaok]

For me, I have my Move goal set to 700. It's what the AW suggested when I first got it. I'm pretty sure it's based on my height, weight, gender, and perhaps age.

I have found that 700 is not easy to hit if I sit around all day. If I'm in meetings all day, I find that I'll have to walk for about an hour on the treadmill to make 700. If I workout (run a couple of miles) or do yardwork (mowing lawn, shoveling snow), I find the 700 to be much easier.

So on my "rest" days, I still do about 4 miles of excercise walking. It's not that hard on my body and it keeps me from being absolutely lazy.