Unable to adjust VO2 Metrics for Surfing activities on Apple Watch

Does the algorithm account for water (swim, surfing). I surf most days and at 59 my VO2 is 35, but in weeks when I just run the VO2 is much higher.

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Posted on Jan 9, 2025 01:45 AM

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Jan 9, 2025 11:53 AM in response to Surfthelife

The Watch only estimates V02 during an Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, or Hiking workout in the Workout app. It doesn't measure it during surfing.

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