Starting An Activity; Tips For Recording Activities; Stopping An Activity; Adding A Custom Activity - Garmin VENU 2S Owner's Manual

by installing apps from the Connect IQ mobile app
(Connect IQ Features, page

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required).
1 Press .
2 If this is the first time you have started an activity, select
the checkbox next to each activity to add to your
favorites, and select .
3 Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the
extended activity list.
4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an
area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the
device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
5 Press to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the
activity timer is running.

Tips for Recording Activities

 Charge the device before starting an activity
(Charging the Device, page
 Press
to record laps, start a new set or pose, or
advance to the next workout step.
 Swipe up or down to view additional data pages.

Stopping an Activity

1 Press .
2 Select an option:
• To save the activity, select
• To discard the activity, select
• To resume the activity, press

Adding a Custom Activity

You can create a custom activity and add it to the
activity list.
1 Press .
2 Select > > .
3 Select an activity type to copy.
4 Select an activity name.
5 If necessary, edit the activity app settings
(Activities and App Settings, page
6 When you are finished editing, select Done.

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity

The list of your favorite activities appears when you press
from the watch face, and it provides quick
access to the activities you use most. The first time you
press to start an activity, the device prompts
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you to select your favorite activities. You can add or
remove favorite activities at any time.
1 Hold .
2 Select > Activities & Apps.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list. Other
activities appear in the extended list.
3 Select an option:
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and
select Add Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and
select Remove Favorite.

Health Snapshot

The Health Snapshot feature is an activity on your device
that records several key health metrics while you hold still
for two minutes. It provides a glimpse of your overall
cardiovascular status. The device records metrics such as
your average heart rate, stress level, and respiration rate.

Indoor Activities

The Venu 2/2S device can be used for training indoors,
such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary
bike or indoor trainer. GPS is turned
off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page
22).
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed,
distance, and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer
in the device. The accelerometer is self‑ c alibrating. The
accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence data improves
after a few outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces
accuracy. You can use an optional foot pod to record pace,
distance, and cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are
not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends
speed and distance data to the device, such as a speed or
cadence sensor.

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set
is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1 Press .
2 Select Strength.
3 Press to start the activity timer.
4 Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count
appears when you complete at least four reps.
TIP: The device can only count reps of a single
move for each set. When you want to change moves,
you should finish the set and start a new one.
5 Press to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After
Apps and Activities