Vo2 max on new Apple Watch 8 and after update

I got an 8 for my birthday and, of course, a recent update. My Vo2 max has dropped from 27 to 17. I’m a 67 year old woman so I was happy enough with 27. But 17.5???


Has anybody else noticed a drop in Vo2 after the recent update?


(This posted under my husband’s ID for some reason.)

Apple Watch Series 3

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 9:47 AM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2023 11:20 AM

Hey Robert Wyatt,


We recommend calibrating the watch which may improve the accuracy. To calibrate the Apple Watch from the iPhones follow the steps below.

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Privacy & Security > Location Services. 
3. Make sure that Location Services is turned on.
4. Scroll down, then tap System Services. 
5. Make sure that Motion Calibration & Distance is turned on.
6. Continue with the steps below.

For further reference, you can see the steps here as well as steps to calibrate directly from the Apple Watch: Calibrate your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy.


Hope this helps. Take care.



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Oct 14, 2023 11:20 AM in response to Robert Wyatt

Hey Robert Wyatt,


We recommend calibrating the watch which may improve the accuracy. To calibrate the Apple Watch from the iPhones follow the steps below.

1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app.
2. Tap Privacy & Security > Location Services. 
3. Make sure that Location Services is turned on.
4. Scroll down, then tap System Services. 
5. Make sure that Motion Calibration & Distance is turned on.
6. Continue with the steps below.

For further reference, you can see the steps here as well as steps to calibrate directly from the Apple Watch: Calibrate your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy.


Hope this helps. Take care.



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