Lab or Wearable, That Is the Question: How Do I Know My VO2max Is Right?
A watch does not measure your VO2max, it estimates it. Why that estimate is surprisingly good for recreational athletes, and why it misses for the very best.
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A watch does not measure your VO2max, it estimates it. Why that estimate is surprisingly good for recreational athletes, and why it misses for the very best.
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