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.
Whoop says rest day, Garmin recommends threshold training. Why wearables contradict each other, and why picking your measurement method matters more than asking who is right.
A detailed comparison of sleep tracking accuracy and metrics across Garmin, Oura Ring, and WHOOP. Learn which device gives the most useful sleep insights for endurance athletes.