EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 7 MIN
Is Your Garmin VO2 Max Accurate? (and how to predict yours) Ep 136
from Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity · host Chris Newport | Tri Coach, Sports & Longevity Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist at The Endurance Edge
If your watch says your VO2 max went up… or down… should you trust it?In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down:what VO2 and VO2 max actually meanhow Garmin and other devices estimate VO2 maxwhy wearable predictions can be useful—but limitedhow lab testing gives more accurate informationwhy economy, training, and consistency matter more than obsessing over one numberIf you’ve ever wondered whether your device is really right, this episode is for you. Support the show🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Find Your Edge Podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe, and leave us a review — it helps more athletes like you find the show. 💪✨📚 Download our free resources:🥗 Guide to High Performance Healthy Eating🏊♀️ 6 Steps to Triathlon Success: Free Guide💧 Hydration Guide for Athletes🏃♂️ Runner's Fueling & Hydration Cheat Sheet 🌐 Find us here: TheEnduranceEdge.com 🏆 Race with us: Humans of Steel Olympic & Sprint Triathlon at Harris Lake, NC 💊 Purchase Safe Supplements here (you'll be prompted to create an account) ⭐ Explore our Favorites Things & Partners 📲 Follow us on Instagram or Facebook
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If your watch says your VO2 max went up… or down… should you trust it? In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport breaks down: what VO2 and VO2 max actually meanhow Garmin and other devices estimate VO2 maxwhy wearable predictions can be useful—but limitedhow lab testing gives more accurate informationwhy economy, training, and consistency matter more than obsessing over one numberIf you’ve ever wondered whether your device is really right, this episode is for you. Support the sh...
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