VO2 Max ranges in iOS
What are V02 Max ranges used in iOS? Are they age related? They seem set higher than I would expect.
Thanks very much.
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“Apple Watch Series 3 or later can record an estimate of your VO2 max using the heart and motion sensors during an Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, or Hiking workout in the Workout app. Apple Watch supports a VO2 max range of 14-65 mL/kg/min.
Classifications are available to users 20 years or older.
To estimate your cardio fitness level, your Apple Watch also takes into account your:
- Age
- Sex
- Weight
- Height
- Medications that might affect your heart rate
It can take at least 24 hours of wearing your Apple Watch, followed by several Outdoor Walk, Outdoor Run, or Hiking workouts* and passive measurements with your Apple Watch before you receive an initial estimate.”
Age range is 20 to 65+. Im not so sure how granular it is over 65. I’m now 69. My cardiologist gives me a stress test annually and that’s a much more accurate gauge of what you’re doing.