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Garmin 245 Recovery mode displayed if activity is not running or cycling.

Garmin 245 Indoor activities not recognize as active even after 25000 steps dancing and walking.Watch shows in recovery mode because no run was done. Watch shows movement heart rate and steps were active. But will still display recovery mode and not a active enough. Is there some way to make it acknowledge indoor activities or activities that are not running and cycling?

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terrygarmin999 said:
Is there some way to make it acknowledge indoor activities or activities that are not running and cycling?

Not on Forerunner 245. Only on newer models capable to monitor the HRV (the first Forerunner having that capability is FR 255). With your watch, you need to do either a run or a ride generating a VO₂max value. See the details in the following document:

What Is the Training Status Feature on My Garmin Device? | Garmin Customer Support

NOTE: Devices that get Heart Rate Variability (HRV) on the watch no longer need a VO2 Max estimate generated in order to get Training Status. However, for best results we do still recommend getting a VO2 Max.

To receive a training status, record and sync 1-2 running or cycling activities per week that generate a VO2 Max. For details see, What Is VO2 Max Estimate and How Does It Work?

Runs must be recorded outdoors with GPS tracking and heart rate data. Cycling can take place indoors or outdoors, but the rides must be done using a power meter and with recorded heart rate data. If you're not receiving a Training Status, see Why is my Training Status Not Updating on my Garmin Fitness Device?.