Can I get a Cycling Vo2 max with Apple watch Ultra?

I like the look of the Apple watch Ultra but I cycle allot and want my cycling Vo2. Can the Ultra connect to my cycling power meter to give me an estimated cycling Vo2 max?

Posted on Dec 3, 2022 5:50 AM

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1 reply

JJRASC

Community Specialist

Dec 5, 2022 6:08 PM in response to Amoreme75

Hello Amoreme75,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities.

Click here to learn about using Apple Watch to track your cardio fitness levels. According to the article above:

Your Apple Watch gives you a cardio fitness estimate by measuring how hard your heart is working during an outdoor walk, run, or hike.

Please submit Product Feedback to Apple if you would like to see more workouts added that measure Vo2 Max levels.

Have a great day!

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