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They're easy to follow and if you like the idea of turning to your watch for some Pilates and Yoga action, this is a good way to start.
Move bar (displays on device after a period of inactivity; walk for a couple of minutes to reset it) A leather strap provides a classic and timeless look that can take your smartwatch to the next level. Protection and maintenance The Venu 2 Plus gives you up to 9 days in battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 8 hours of battery life when using the GPS.As ever, if you’re keen on training by heart rate or HIIT sessions we still recommend a chest strap, and the Venu 2 does support ANT+ and Bluetooth external sensors. Garmin Connect
In sports mode, there are over 25 sports profiles and that includes a dedicated mode for HIIT workouts and on-screen animated workouts. Venu straps are built to last a long time. It is made from a high quality silicone rubber that is resistant to wear and tear. This means that it will not deteriorate over time, even with regular use. Functionality The Venu 2 Plus pretty much mirrors the Venu 2 in our eyes. It excels in the same areas as a running watch and for something to turn to for swims, cycles, hikes, and some indoor workouts too. There's Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity too, letting your pair up external heart rate monitor sensors, Varia lights, and bike speed and cadence sensors for that extra hit of data.
We also took the Venu 2 out on a range of runs against a Garmin HRM-Pro chest strap and found that on long, steady runs there were no major accuracy issues and the data was reliable. Garmin Venu 2 (top) vs. chest strap You're getting three physical buttons on the Venu 2 Plus compared to the two on the Venu 2, which is mainly to accommodate new voice features. This detailed activity profile puts scaling and strength PRs right at your wrist plus graphics that show what muscle groups you worked.
There are on-screen animated workouts for the likes of Pilates and Yoga and runners have access to Garmin Coach, letting them access personalized run training plans. Another new feature on Venu 2 – this is something perhaps aimed at more general users, rather than “prosumer” athletes. The Fitness Age takes your stats and fitness data from workouts and predicts a fitness age. However, it does take time to work out, and this is something that benefits from nearly a month of solid use. We turned the nightly pulse ox on with the always-on display and were able to make five days of battery life on two further cycles. Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Skiing, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing
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The final menu is where all the magic happens, and on iOS at least, isn’t even labeled. Here you’ll find your deep data in Health Stats or Performance Stats all of which can be compared over months and years. Many metrics, such as the all-important VO2 Max, aren’t even listed on the Venu 2 itself, so unless you go poking about in Garmin Connect, you’d be forgiven for missing it entirely. If you want to take your fitness training to the next level, the Venu 2 strap is the perfect accessory. The strap can be customized with a variety of apps and widgets, allowing you to tailor your training experience to your specific needs. Powerful tool So, things are improving and there's plenty of additional data like blood oxygen and respiration rate if you want to pore over more insights. We found daily step counts in the ballpark of step counts recorded on the third-generation Oura Ring and a Fitbit Charge 5. Resting heart rate data felt reliable too, sitting at around the same average we're used to seeing on Fitbit's Charge 5, the Oura, and our current go-to watch, the Garmin Enduro.