VO2Max using a paddle activity?
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I’m a new user to the Race 2 and I do not run…can’t run. My jam is paddling outrigger canoes. I use the SUP activity on the watch as it provides me with the real time data that I need. I’ve had my watch for about a week and I’ve logged a number of workouts and I’ve not yet received a VO2Max score. In addition to paddling I have recorded as fast as I can walk on a track and I even used the running activity profile on one of my paddles. Still, no VO2Max.
Am I being impatient as the watch is getting to know me, or is it just not going to give a VO2Max because I’m not actually running?
I’m wondering if all I do is paddle sports, will I ever be able to effectively get VO2Max data from this watch?
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@OutriggerPaddleJunkie VO2max “score” in watches is overhyped in my opinion (it’s just an estimate, BTW).
Your activities and fitness/health lose nothing without these types of numbers.
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@maszop they’re actually usually fairly accurate, but they are only calculated using things that are actually vo2 max calibrated-- cycling and running. There are no wide datasets of vo2 max tests for rowers since it is so uncommon vs cycle/run.
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@OutriggerPaddleJunkie unfortunately until you do gps tracked running or cycling you will never receive a vo2max. Even in labs these are only done on stationary bikes or treadmills(most of the time). You could try googling a lab that does rowing vo2 tests, but I suspect they don’t exist.
Edit: UC Davis does rowing vo2max tests!