This is a standard feature on most smartwatches and fitness trackers, but it's one area where the original Pixel Watch was lacking compared to its rivals. Unlike the first Pixel Watch, the Pixel Watch 2 can automatically start and stop certain exercises, such as running, walking, rowing and spinning, after you've been working out for a certain amount of time. The case is the same with automatic workout detection. But Google's website indicates these features will be arriving on the first Pixel Watch in the future, too. These modes certainly motivated me to pick up the pace during a run, although proper running watches will have more robust tools. The big difference is that the Pixel Watch 2 has a couple of new training tools to help you run at a certain pace and remain in specific heart rate zones during a run. When it comes to exercise tracking, the Pixel Watch 2 and original Pixel Watch have a lot in common.
