Is Your Garmin VO2 Max Accurate? (and how to predict yours) Ep 136

Find Your Edge: Training, Nutrition + Longevity for Endurance Athletes · Mar 26, 2026 · 7m · transcript

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 mean

how Garmin and other devices estimate VO2 max

why wearable predictions can be useful—but limited

how lab testing gives more accurate information

why economy, training, and consistency matter more than obsessing over one number

If you’ve ever wondered whether your device is really right, this episode is for you.

🏃 Are your training, nutrition, and recovery habits supporting your performance today AND longevity tomorrow?…