Apple Watch VO2Max measurement

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Apple Watch VO2Max measurement

Hey guys. Hope you’re all well. I’m in a confusing situation. I am a certified fitness trainer. I’m usually burning close to 1,000 kcals a day through combinations of High Intensity workouts.

Since the latest update to Apple Watch series 6, I got interested in monitoring VO2Max.

my readings are real low, e.g. 32-34.

I recorded these readings over 3 outdoor walks. Although I was actually walking in a spacious lawn more or less. And I don’t have gps tracking on.

The low VO2Max readings are confusing because my medical records show absolutely no issues to my heart/health in general. And I’m considered very fit compared to most. I’m very confused.

Anyone understand why this is happening? Any information would be good.

Thanks!

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Dec 20, 2020 7:26 PM

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javaliga

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Dec 20, 2020 7:32 PM in response to saadsolaiman

FWIW, this information comes from:

https://www.cultofmac.com/610268/vo2-max-apple-watch-aerobic-fitness/

Apple Watch may log your VO2 max, but you can’t currently check it on the watch itself. To see your stats, you must use the Health app on your iPhone. Go to Health Data > Activity and scroll down to find it. If you have readings for the current month, they will be highlighted in a big orange box. If you have no VO2 max data, it will be languishing at the bottom of the list, under No Recorded Data.

If you can’t find any VO2 max readings in the Health app, that is probably because you have not yet logged the right kind of workouts with your watch. Only two workout types can produce an estimated VO2 max on Apple Watch: Outdoor Walk and Outdoor Run.

VO2 max relates to maximal exertion. So you’ll need to log a pretty intensive workout to generate a reading. And you’ll need to sustain it for at least 20 minutes.

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