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If your watch says your VO2 max went up… or down… should you trust it?
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down:
- what VO2 and VO2 max actually mean
- how Garmin and other devices estimate VO2 max
- why wearable predictions can be useful—but limited
- how lab testing gives more accurate information
- why economy, training, and consistency matter more than obsessing over one number
If you’ve ever wondered whether your device is really right, this episode is for you.
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