One of the functions that Apple Watch has, aimed at measuring our health, is called VO2 Max. I saw it for a long time within the tools that the app shows us, however, I did not know what it meant, or how to make my clock take that value, although it is very simple.
That is why today we are going to see what it is for, which is much more interesting than I imagined, and how to make this value detected by the Apple Watch and can tell us a first fact so that we can have an orientation of this, and so Know if we are, or not, fit.
What is and how to activate Vo2 Max
The first thing we have to know before starting to analyze the data, is what this value is and what it is for. Well, the VO2 Max is a measure that indicates the maximum amount of oxygen that a person can use during intense exercise. Thanks to this we can know, in a way, if someone is in shape, or not, and if their heart responds like that of a person of his age, or he should really exercise to improve it.
The VO2 Max is considered One of the best indicators of the general physical state and the ability to perform resistance activities, such as running, swimming or bicycle. The higher the Max VO2, the greater the body's ability to supply oxygen to the muscles during exercise, which translates into a better athletic performance.
There are many studies that relate this value to the longevity of a personand is the better the data, the more options of not suffering heart problems or other health failures that shorten life expectancy.
Well, once we know the importance of this, how can we make Apple Watch measure it? I have used the clock for months, however, and despite using it in my gym training, it has never been activated, and, therefore, I did not really know this data.
It is very simple, and even the clock itself tells you how, although the simplest way is simply Starting a walking training. You must go walking quickly and a good step for about 15 minutes. If it is more better, since it will be more reliable. Once you finish training, and depending on your breathing, pulsations, speed, etc., as well as values such as age, sex, weight, and others, it will give you a fact, which will help you determine if you are above or below people with your same conditions. The truth is that mine is not good, and that motivates you to improve it, since it is one of those values that we never look at, and that it matters more for health.
And you, did you know this value? Did you know it was something so interesting? Leave us a comment with your opinion about it and how this data has come out.
