VO2 Max (again)

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VO2 Max (again)

Using Watch S10 and Apple Health and getting absurdly low cardio fitness readings that are flatlined ~ 18, some research via AI reveals the algorithms in play are limited to GPS-driven activities (ie, distance based running, swimming, biking) and deliver caca from stationary cardio activity (treadmill, elliptical, stationary bike). This is a bummer and should probably be better disclosed by Apple Health. Anyone have a different experience - VO2 Max improvement over time as measured in non-moving cardio workouts?

Apple Watch Series 10, watchOS 11

Posted on Nov 23, 2024 9:23 AM

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LD150

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Nov 24, 2024 2:35 AM in response to mazer5

Not quite correct, (as expected with AI). VO2 max is only calculated on Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run or Hiking workouts. No other activities including cycling will calculate it. If you think it needs more workouts to be included, put in a feature request at https://apple.com/feedback

Regarding values, Watch is known to give lower numbers than Garmin, which is correct who knows.

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LD150

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Nov 24, 2024 2:35 AM in response to LD150

Track your cardio fitness levels – Apple Support

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mazer5 Author

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Nov 24, 2024 8:02 AM in response to LD150

Quite so, LD. Apple’s Health app just joined the grab bag of third party alternatives for fitness measurement wannabes. I found the long string of other posts here going back years on the AW deficiencies. Your enduring ad hoc support on this topic in this forum is appreciated.

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