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How to Check VO2 Max Using Apple Health on iPhone and Apple Watch

HardReset.InfoJanuary 25, 20261 min107 views
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Understanding VO2 Max on iPhone

  • πŸ’‘ Your iPhone does not directly measure VO2 Max; this data is sourced from your Apple Watch.
  • 🎯 This guide demonstrates how to view your VO2 Max within the Apple Health app on your iPhone, provided you have an Apple Watch paired.

Enabling Health App Permissions

  • βš™οΈ To allow the Health app to access your Apple Watch data, navigate to Settings on your iPhone.
  • πŸ”’ Go to Privacy & Security, then select Health, and ensure the toggle for Apple Watch is enabled.

Viewing Cardio Fitness Data

  • πŸ” Open the Health app and tap the Search tab.
  • ❀️ Select the 'Heart' section, then scroll down to 'Cardio Fitness' to find your VO2 Max readings.

Manual Entry and Data Averages

  • βž• You can manually add VO2 Max data by tapping the plus icon in the top right corner of the Cardio Fitness screen.
  • πŸ“Š The Health app allows you to view your VO2 Max averages for different periods, including daily, weekly, monthly, 6-month, and yearly views.
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