Vo2 Max difference

Why is there a difference between the Vo2 Max reported in the Cardio Fitness data on my Apple Fitness app (watch and iPhone) and the Health app on my phone? The health app is fed other data from the Fitness app correctly. Btw, Health app shows higher Vo2 Max.

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 8, 2023 11:34 AM

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R_Gabriel

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Apr 10, 2023 2:40 PM in response to RealGuyRon

Hi RealGuyRon,

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