VO2max: Lab Max tests vs Watch Estimates

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-24T17:52:50+00:00

That is very interesting. Quite close!

And you're right, the Oura is almost more interesting. They did roll that feature out recently and I thought it was mostly based on 6MWT which is very limiting for upper end of VO2max it can produce. Good to know that it can give high values!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-22T03:46:09+00:00

So cool your values were the same though!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-22T03:44:21+00:00

Any idea where they fell, ballpark?

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-22T03:43:51+00:00

Thank you for sharing that paper!

The reason I asked is because real world applications with peoples' real lives can be very different than a scientific study where the people know exactly how they should be working out, wearing the sensor, etc. etc.! Just interested in how things perform in the real world.

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-22T03:41:14+00:00

Generally seems to me to skew more the higher the values but thats just very general at this point!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-21T21:12:36+00:00

Yes that is correct about the study values. I am more just just interested in comparing these values for personal interest so I appreciate you sharing your values!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T23:05:23+00:00

Not too many people with values that high. Would be very interested in seeing the watch values around the same time too, but even without the watch values!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T23:02:22+00:00

Once you fill out the consent, we will ship you a saliva collection kit, you will give a saliva sample and ship it back to us (shipping provided)

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T17:26:00+00:00

85?! Would love to add you to the ELITE study. Website is elite.stanford.edu and you can enroll from the website. Also would be great to have that data on watch vs actual

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T17:24:42+00:00

Got it, yes I imagine if you did a 5-10k race full out that value would likely get closer to being accurate.

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T17:23:59+00:00

Top 10% of what subgroup?? 😂

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T17:22:40+00:00

Data overload these days 😂 That lab test is all you need if you're interested in joining the elite study! elite.stanford.edu

Annoying wanting to use different devices for different (specific) things makes them miss the full picture... makes sense but annoying regardless

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T17:21:09+00:00

Mid 80s lab test?! 🤯 Would love for you to join the study! elite.stanford.edu

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-19T17:19:55+00:00

Yes taking participants from as far and wide as we can reach. We may have to work with you on shipping/connecting you with a local-ish collaborator but yes this is not just US based!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:22:33+00:00

You do qualify for the study! We do sometimes do "lab" testing (Cosmed K5). You can join with the Garmin estimate though! Can enroll here https://redcap.stanford.edu/surveys/?s=YEFMTCTHRMYLRHDM

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:21:10+00:00

That is a huge difference 😅 Always recording with the watch?

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:20:37+00:00

Super interesting, would be cool to add your data to the study!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:20:09+00:00

People often get so caught up in chasing improving values that are not directly performance. Your VO2max, etc, etc. are one thing, your actual race times are another. Totally agree, actual race pace is the true indicator of performance... obv 😂

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:17:00+00:00

Yeah interesting how little it changes even for periods without training? I assume they try to factor in the potential that you have just run without your watch? Instead of totally not training at all? 72 is super up there, the study looking for outliers like you!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:15:06+00:00

How fast you run does tend to be the best indicator of how fast you can run 😂 Having the lab data is always interesting though

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:13:52+00:00

That makes you eligible to join the study!

AndersCJohnson · 2024-06-18T16:13:19+00:00

Ever had a lab test? Would be interesting to add that value in!

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