Garmin Vs VO2 MAX Gas Analyser

In this video I will explore how close my Garmin V02 Max Measurement, what my true FTP is and correct training zones will be with a VO2 Max fas analyser & Lactate test
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[@grahambowes756]

Yes. Apple’s algorithm seems to to underestimate cycling activity.
My Garmin puts me at 51, I don’t think my FTP is much over 175, which puts me at around 2.9w/kg by weight. But at 67, I’m good with that.
Thanks for sharing.

[@karlmatthews6194]

Nice video 👍 but background music is too loud and makes the voices difficult and distracting to listen to

[@DickieCycles]

Thanks Karl for the feedback, I will make sure this will be better in the next one

[@martinflo]

My Vo2 max is 63 (actual) vs 53 (garmin)

[@tomcoulter6675]

Not sure how Garmin work it out as it seems to be so varied. My FTP is around 320 but Garmin gives me a 53 at 4.1watts per kilo for a 25 yo male

[@DickieCycles]

It will some kind of algorithm, but it was not far out from 52 so happy with the results! Your FTP is insane you must be quick. I will do another test at the end of the Summer to see if I have improved or not

[@INTELLIGENTTRIATHLONTRAINING]

Pretty sure it works on 12ml O2 per watt / body weight (kg). Its actually pretty accurate unless someone is ridiculously inefficient. Also requires a suitable effort with enough duration. If you dont ride hard, it wont be an accurate max.