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VO2 Max Watch data source in Health

Hi. I’ve got a S2 Apple Watch. I went on a 5k run recently hoping to see my VO2 max but when I finished there was no data recorded in the Health app. Data Sources & Access for VO2 shows ‘none’ and I see no way for me to add my Apple Watch, running Watch OS 4. My iPhone is running iOS 11. I would have thought my watch would be added as a data source by default. Is there any way I can solve this?

Posted on Sep 24, 2017 12:12 PM

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DmontApple

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14 points

Posted on Oct 11, 2017 11:20 AM

My take on the VO2 Max readings:

Must use the RUN app on the watch and run for a minimum of 20 minutes, not a 3rd party like Nike Run or Strava. Cycling will not work it must be a run.

You must also go pretty much balls out, after all it is a VO2 MAX reading, you can’t really go for a slow run & expect a max reading.

For everyone having an issue, please try the above and report back.

Thanks

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vvojtek

Level 1

23 points

Mar 4, 2018 9:58 AM in response to DarranPotter

I really don't know how is working or rather say how is not working. For me only one time VO2max was calculated 3 months ago. I run 3 times peer week, and usually with hr strap. I do not remember when was calculated I had hr strap with me or no. But I can clearly tell is not depending how intense your run. Because for me was calculated when I run in very slow pace (40 min run after Xmas diner).

So according apple description from health app it should working always outdoor walk/run more than 20 min with pulse data....! doesn't mater if you using hr strap or AW hand reading... yee apple of course...

6630top

Level 1

4 points

Nov 1, 2017 1:13 AM in response to marcusRTP

Finally It works! iPhone 6s updated to 11.1 and aw2 so 4.1 :D

Nov 8, 2017 10:29 AM in response to Fernando Bastos

After the latest watch & phone update, I’m now getting consistent VO2 Max readings. I’m even seeing it when I use Strava for my runs, it’s feeding back nicely into health.

Sep 27, 2017 11:20 AM in response to Abdullah_Khan

Same problem here..I have done 5 runnings on ios 11 and watch os 4 (apple watch series 2) and only the first running have calculate the vo2 max...

DaveKRN

Level 1

12 points

Oct 1, 2017 10:57 AM in response to adedoukos

Same here. Did a 10k today and no V02 Max. Tried a HRM strap on my last run and didn’t even get V02 on that one either.

Oct 10, 2017 1:41 AM in response to Abdullah_Khan

I am having the exact same problem. Iv done a dozen workouts all of different lengths and workout types and I can get a reading. (I am using the series 3 Apple Watch)

3kds1dg

Level 1

8 points

Oct 11, 2017 6:59 AM in response to D_stewart_

I did get a VO2max reading when I walked 3 and 1/2 Miles. My heart rate isn’t that high. I don’t get a reading when I ride and my heart rate is much higher than when I walk.