Garmin data reveals the biggest predictor of VO2 max
The author suggests that Garmin's VO2 max calculation is heavily influenced by body weight fluctuations rather than just cardiovascular performance. Personal observations indicate that weight loss leads to artificial increases in VO2 max scores, while weight gain causes them to stagnate.
Why it matters
Understanding the limitations and algorithmic dependencies of fitness trackers helps users interpret their health data more accurately.
One thing I ve noticed and that it s usually glossed over, is the fact that the calculation is affected by weight.
The article is based on personal observation and technical speculation regarding fitness software, lacking political or social bias.
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