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The Economist Examines VO2 Max Tracking Boom Among Consumer Wearables

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Consumer VO2 max estimates from your Garmin Fenix 8 Pro or Apple Watch Ultra 3 are great for motivation, but The Economist’s right—they’re nowhere near accurate enough to guide training decisions.

Shop mentioned gear: Apple Watch Ultra 3 | Garmin Fenix 8 Pro | Apple Watch

Source: The Economist

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Marty S.

Marty is a contributor at Fitness Tech Trends, focused on helping readers cut through the noise and make informed decisions about fitness technology. He dives deep into product comparisons, analyzes features that actually matter, and breaks down technical specs into practical insights. Whether readers are choosing between heart rate monitors, deciding on recovery tools, or figuring out which smartwatch fits their training style, Marty aims to provide straightforward, no-hype guidance. When he’s not researching the latest gear, he’s probably testing theories about what makes certain products stick while others fade into the gadget graveyard.