I Tested Apple Watch's VO2 Max (vs Sports Lab)

[@ShervinShares]

** Watch More Videos ** I Tested this Apple Watch Body Fat Scale (vs DEXA Scan): kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3uuoXyHm7qcnZI I Tested the NEW Apple Watch Running Features: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXTUZZ2klKpsa9k Running in London (Apple Watch vs Garmin): kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGXKp3x9fd2geKM

[@aaronb7807]

Summary: Both dudes Apple Watch showed a VO2Max of 3mL/kg/min higher than what the lab result said and the one dude's Garmin showed the same result as the Apple Watch - so potentially it overestimated BUT they were actually only performing a VO2Peak (meaning they could have exerted even more and gone harder) so the result from the lab was probably a bit lower than it actually is. Suggestion: Shervin homie you should do a program and then come back to the lab in a few months and see how it changes

[@herewegotoday]

Thanks for saving me the time!

[@MotoMatt418]

Usually it highly underestimates the numbers!

[@grslouise]

Thnx

[@PLP0321]

Thank you for the TLDR!

[@haon2205]

Lab result vs apple watch result 13:10

[@camarena555]

@@haon2205 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@johnbugnoii]

Excellent video and super helpful! I was also curious how accurate the VO2 Max measurement capability of the Ultra watch was and how it compared under clinical conditions. It’s really neat to see they are similar. Many thanks for the video and God bless you all!

[@veeco3110]

Thanks for ruining the video

[@Therealestrunnerluda]

@@veeco3110ruined or helped. No need to watch a long as video for a concise answer. 😂

[@PatricioGallardoo]

Shit that “anything that’s not moving you forward is slowing you down” hit deep 🤧

[@Sachinshastri]

Didn’t quite get that part, biceps, delts and traps slowing him down?

[@ayokay123]

The VO2 max test is expensive (usually around $150 for portable equipment at a gym) and it usually only lasts for around 10-15 minutes at most, but the discussion with the certified technician afterwards make it MORE than worth it. You'll gain invaluable information aside from a simple VO2 max number. To make the VO2 max test worth it, you should either take the test before starting a workout program OR take it after you've established a decent cardio base to improve upon.

[@halbrody4513]

This could and should have been much shorter.

[@connordowning-x2d]

i don’t think this video was supposed to be as much of a resource and straight to the point compared to being educational/entertaining and fun to watch for athletes but i can see where you’re coming from

[@warpony123]

@@connordowning-x2dno one cares

[@zillajratomicray]

But how else will the KZbinr get his ad revenue?!?!?

[@nataliemackay8387]

The most underrated youtuber! love your videos

[@iSveninho]

Could you please do a video testing the different zones? Especially how accurate zone 2 is vs. Medical lab / lactate below 2mmol?

[@ShervinShares]

great idea!! yes I want to

[@hummadsyed1499]

Great Video. The lab-tech was amazing at explaining everything !

[@misosatg]

How much was the lab test? I must have missed the pricing portion of the test.

[@isaaccruel3994]

hey Shervin thanks for the test. just wondering how to get the watch to read VO2 MAX? i run with the Workoutdoors app, but no VO2 Max data. thanks

[@dereknolantan]

Hey awesome video 😊. Which one of you had the high fat burning capacity? What kind of diet and trading do you do? Do you do any fat adaptation training ie carb restricted or fasted training?

[@sixtynineelephants]

Best takeaway quote (which I would apply to life in general): “Anything that isn’t moving you forward, is slowing you down”

[@sn232]

How did you get the VO2 Max results on apple watch since you were working out indoors. Everything I have read states the apple watch only detects VO2 Max when doing OUTDOOR walking, running or hiking (which is based on GPS).

[@derekchan2212]

I rewatched this video so many times to try to find if he answers this question

[@sn232]

@@derekchan2212 Yes he doesn't not answer that, or the questions asked about it from what I see, unfortunately.

[@sampathseshadri9229]

@@sn232 Apple Watch doe not measure it indoors. One can only guess that he compared lab numbers with his past outdoor runs.

[@sn232]

@@sampathseshadri9229 Thank you for confirming that. It's a shame that he doesn't state that anywhere, or answer everyone's questions about it. I am guessing that you are right, so then he really was not comparing apples to apples because his past workouts could have varied greatly from the lab workout on that specific day...even though we are lead to believe that it was comparing both during that experiment by the way he presented everything.

[@Chris-ho4ki]

She said “balls to the wall” LMFAO 🤣

[@fromdonwithlove]

Elite runner. Elite content. You and Tejas are fun to watch together!

[@ShervinShares]

haha YES!

[@mcf8720]

How much did they charge for this type of testing? I'm in Texas, but I'm curious how the pricing compares.

[@mcs26]

So workout did you select on the Apple Watch to get the reading? Only 3 outdoor workouts record the VO2 Max.

[@sn232]

Yes and it's based on GPS readings outside (it specifically says outside on apple) so this does not make sense to me.

[@TejasHullur]

Shervin!!! This was a movie!!!

[@ShervinShares]

Featuring the greatest on the planet #Tejas

[@KrutarthBhatt1]

Where is this lab located in nyc,can you share it in description box?

[@moesawad]

You made mention of your zone 2 training but I did not see a video on it. Could you expand on that?

[@kalifornium_]

Mine was actually the opposite my lab value was 57 and apple watch is 52, however, I definitely pushed myself because the person doing the test told me based on my lactate numbers he expected me to stop sooner.

[@wmleatherwood]

Great video. How much does that assessment cost? Great information to know!

[@revantkohli1]

You have the potential to be a huge content creator on KZbin. Keep up the hustle. Great videos.

[@ShervinShares]

That means so much!

[@thebiohackinglab]

My apple watch says 46, recently went into DexaFit to get my V02max and I was at 59.3. Just a bit of variance!

[@400mdw]

Great comparison video. Would love see a body metrics comparison with a home scale like Renpho or similar to a proper Dexa scan. Keep up the good work guys! Cheers.

[@ShervinShares]

We did that! Have you seen this video? Or something different? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3uuoXyHm7qcnZI

[@400mdw]

@@ShervinShares Just seen it now. Missed it previously. Thanks mate

[@ShervinShares]

@@400mdw lmk if you want me to make an updated video!

[@georgeroukas7399]

Great video. I always wonder how good the Apple Watch estimates are. Seems they’re pretty good. If the objective was to see how close they are to reality though, you might have taken in someone who isn’t an athlete (maybe a little overweight or a non-runner) to see how well the watch works on muggles!

[@rayperkperk]

Just started doing Zone 2 as well. ITS FLIPPIN HARD TO DO! My Apple Watch telling me "Your above your Hearth Rate!" makes me slow down... It's so opposite of what I've done my whole life up till now. And I'm 46. Great Video and love how you guys keep it as real as possible with all the details!

[@nech060404]

Once you get use to it, it's great. Makes endurance more fun when it isn't as extreme.

[@alexiluffy216]

@@nech060404 I want to start Zone 2 training, but I'm afraid my pace to match Zone 2 would be very slow. But if I persevere through it, will my Zone 2 pace eventually reach 6k/min a.k.a 9:40/mile ? That is my current speed and I'm able to do a half-marathon with it (I'm guessing at Zone 3/4.. my Apple Watch is on the way)

[@nech060404]

@@alexiluffy216 was 9:40 your half marathon speed? Yes you will increase, but zone 2 training isn't about reaching your max speed, it's about training at the optimum fatigue to gains ratio. You can do zone 2 every morning but race pace would kill. Me personally I zone 2 train at 142 bpm but half marathon race at 155.

[@AnimusPrime87]

OK so this turned out to be a lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be. And I expected it to be interesting so that’s a pretty big compliment. I would be fascinated to perform one of these test, how much does it cost? I need to start researching this. I’ve done DEXA scans a few times for my body composition but this is something different altogether and I would love to get this data at least once so I know a starting point.

[@michwoz]

You don't need to accumulate time near VO2max to improve it. Just accumulating time, preferably above 50% of VO2max will be good enough. The training volume is the key to improvement though.

[@eugenefedorov3498]

If there any way how i can set some limit of hurt rate when apple watch start alarm me that i need to chill down?

[@montyburns9515]

Interesting. My Apple Watch value is around 40 and when I did a lab test it was over 50.

[@kisms8590]

U can return the watch. Consider another one

[@Snowsea-gs4wu]

@@kisms8590the watch is using a model that may differ more (or less) for different persons and use cases. Also this is only one measurement so you would certainly need more measurements to make sure it is defective but it could be the case.

[@anthonyrampino7734]

Is vo2max valuable for lifting or is it more for running? Cool video.

[@christopherburroughs494]

It’s cool to see the tech works. Plus to see it compared to “real” info

[@engadgetnerd]

I love just hanging out with you guys in these videos. Also...how many miles a day do you do to become an elite runner?! Love the video.

[@jamesrosenberg1612]

mine was quite close! 46 from lab and 47 from watch.

[@NateSmith]

My watch always tells me I’m “below average”. I live in Colorado and spend most weekends hiking or skiing in high elevation. I feel like Apple doesn’t correct for the thinner air at high elevation, since every breath up here is sometimes 2/3rd the O2 at sea level.

[@Haidar-Philosophy]

The bromance is adorable haha.

[@bolajibadmus175]

The running impact on the body on a road is more than treadmill. VO2 max will be similar in done on same platform.

[@paulpoissenot8555]

where can you find a lab near you that does blood testing and VO2 max testing

[@mcFishXtraMayo]

where can i find the data shown on the apple watch in the thumbnail ?

[@ShervinShares]

that happens while you're doing a workout. scroll the digital crown to get to that screen mid-workout

[@danger_pig]

will recording ‘outdoor run’ on apple watch ultra for indoor treadmill use still report useful cardio fitness measurements? or is the gps & outdoor run absolutely necessary?

[@highseastrader4190]

A VO2max of 53 is about a 5'30/5'35' mile. To run a 5' mile you should reach a VO2max of 59-60 (!)

[@sebulban]

I used to have 78ml VO2max 😢 20 years have passed and now I’m around 55-58

[@jaywhite1141]

I’m getting my Apple Watch ultra next week I’m so excited 😆

[@ShervinShares]

WOOOO stoked for you

[@wguan5885]

how much would a test like this cost?

[@vingtsun1952]

What is the app you are using on your apple watch and seeing results on your iPhone???

[@ShervinShares]

Apple’s integrated Workout & Fitness app! They come built in

[@vingtsun1952]

@@ShervinShares i must be blind but do not see VO2....

[@vingtsun1952]

FYI - greatly appreciate you videos very helpful and useful!

[@ShervinShares]

Oops! The “Health” app! They have so many. Then search for VO2 it’ll be deep in there

[@jasonyoumazzo]

Just stumbled upon you, this is great stuff. Nice work and outstanding video.

[@jenHry-ng3pw]

Actually Apple watch is pretty accurate compared to the lab results at 15:14. The problem is in naming, not the values. LT2 by lab is 180, watch 178. In the 5 zone Garmin/Polar/Apple use, it is Z5 > LT2 > Z4 > LT1 > Z3, Z2, Z1. Since easy base zones are just below LT1, it is Z2+Z3 (137-164) and the lab got you at 140-167. Pretty impressive IMO, that is a difference that can happen because of normal variability day by day. 2-3 beats difference is great.

[@TheJourney1982]

Hi @Servin, great channel. Question, when you're running, what earbud/earphone do you use? I can't find the right thing - apple just keep falling out of my ear once an element of sweat is detected (within 10 secs of starting)

[@ShervinShares]

I do AirPods Pro. But making a fitness headphone video soon!

[@TheJourney1982]

Thanks man, they seem to come out top on a lot of the articles and videos ive eaten up@@ShervinShares

[@prof.ismaellima]

I'd like your permission to repost parta of your video with portuguese subtitles. I'm starting my channel in youtube and i'm chasing for goog content.

[@ShervinShares]

Sorry not right now

[@kushalsundarshrestha954]

What’s the conclusion.

[@mattcherubino1464]

Yours both were very close to the watch! My Garmin says a vo2 max of 68 yet my lab result & vo2 max is 80 so quite a ways off to the watch

[@ShervinShares]

wow! yes I think it can be very dependent from person to person - it'd be interesting to do this test on a large scale

[@jamesrosenberg1612]

you're probably above what it can measure! I think at least on the apple watch the max range is in the 60s

[@zylo9531]

Clicked this, couldn't stop watching, well done and very entertaining and informative!

[@martimvt]

Great video @ShervinShares - thanks. Can you share how much you paid per person?

[@cf6282]

Thank your, that was very interesting. Working on my VO2 Max. And yes I am overweight. So that is the biggest reason to get a lot fitter again. I am over 60 by the way and getting results!

[@TheSwayzeTrain]

Good video Shervin. It looks like your channel has picked up a lot of new subscribers recently. Its well deserved.

[@GopalanMD]

Why not try Samsung galaxy watch 5pro?

[@neaumusic]

yo that doctor is incredible, so much good info

[@ShervinShares]

seriously the best

[@1carus1]

Really great vid - thanks. How much did the test cost?

[@JRPW]

Wow this has got to be my favorite video from your channel! Good stuff man, very informative video.

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you! What topic should I cover next?

[@jakea2043]

Can you do a video on Apple Fitness+? Would be interesting to see you opinion on it.

[@migueldiaz1122]

I’m curious; you mentioned that 3 months earlier your fat and carb utilization was flatline compared to the current test. Did you change your diet, and if so what did you change?

[@OldFashioned751]

Excellent- good way to put the watch through the paces 👍

[@ShervinShares]

yessss what should I test next?

[@wayne1516]

Thanks for doing this video! Looked everywhere for this exact information and NOBODY did this. You are the GOAT shervin haha.

[@ShervinShares]

woooo - what data point should I check next

[@emanuelebarbato]

It's a shame that you have only 110k subscribers. Channel's worth millions of subscribers for sure.

[@DanielKwan]

What is this type of test called? Like if I want to search my area to see who offers it.

[@ShervinShares]

search "vo2 max" test or "metabolic efficiency" or "RMR test" most of these places that do one test will do all the other tests

[@DanielKwan]

@@ShervinShares cool thanks!

[@chasinglightandtrails]

Kudos, that was a great assessment. Lots to learn from that info provided.

[@gabrielc412]

This is a really cool video! Thanks for sharing!

[@denisegardner1454]

What were your testing conditions when you tested the Apple Watch VO2 max? Were you running outside, for how long?

[@Kevin-oi7if]

I thought the apple watches only calculate vo2 max with outdoor walk and run only???

[@tasimota]

The ice cream and burger king comment made me want to subscribe to the channel:) No judgements here man.

[@garrettgrowls]

Why did you look like a tan Will Tennyson in the thumbnail? Lol Great video bro!

[@alandhuynh]

Thanks for doing this! Have been curious about this for a while. I have no idea how Apple calculates this.

[@MrChadLedford]

I found you yesterday. I'm very impressed by the content and testing.

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you!! What should I test next??

[@MrChadLedford]

@@ShervinShares I'm into all the accuracy testing for wearables. I'm currently torn between the pixel and the iPhone, so I'm doing a lot of research on whether there are comparable wearables in the Android space.

[@richardpanse8042]

Thank you for this. You saved me some money.

[@conquer228]

what lab was that ? I assume it's in NY. I also from NY

[@ShervinShares]

Yes NY! HSS

[@conquer228]

@@ShervinShares thank you

[@Penandjackets]

I feel the content of the last few months have been only about the Apple Watch and I just keep watching. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ShervinShares]

What other stuff do you want to see?? Haha I’m too obsessed with apple watch

[@tunisiaa5074]

My garmin says my VO2max is supposed to be 58, but even if it was 55 that would be qeird because my 5k is above 25 minutes

[@comradeozzbug]

First time I’ve come across your channel. Such an informative video. Really enjoyed watching it.

[@ShervinShares]

thank you!! what topic/idea should I cover next?

[@comradeozzbug]

@@ShervinShares thank you for your reply! I think explainer videos would be super helpful. They could be shorts videos as well. Like what is VO2? Why is it important? How it’s measured and how to improve it if it’s low. That kind of thing. But I’m sure whatever you decide to do, you’ll do it entertainingly and informatively ✌️

[@greaseman101]

Great video.. thanks guys👊🏻

[@benstanway3238]

Would really love to have had more information at the end about how accurate the zones were on the watches. You said 1 heartbeat out. Was this across all zones? I've started to do some zone 2 training and would love to know more about how accurate the zone is on my Garmin watch. Perhaps even narrow it down so I know where the exact zone 2 heart rate is.

[@JayFriedrichs]

My phone vo2 max is incredible low compared to my actually measured vo2 max lol. It makes me mad I’m like this needs to be recalibrated

[@1996chen]

Hi Shervin, I live around NYC and I see there are three different services offered at this location: Running Mechanics Analysis, Running Basic Package, and Running Elite Package. Which one did you do in this video? Thanks!

[@MTBScotland]

similar results I've seen in other vids. between 2-3 higher on the watches.

[@HueiSong]

Why is my vo2max on my Apple Watch and garmin so different?? Apple Watch 9 says 37.9, garmin forerunner 955 says 47!

[@chrstnweiss]

Mine s 16 on AppleWatch and 47 Garmin

[@NotYourFinalDestination]

What brand are you glass at the start of this video?

[@ShervinShares]

Warby Parker!

[@existentialfloss]

great video, great editing, definitely deserves more attention

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you Liam!!!

[@tylerdowling]

Two science adventurers on another journey. Awesome video.

[@AlexGonzalez-xv9ee]

Thanks for sharing. Very interesting and informative. Extremely helpful. God bless!!

[@ShervinShares]

Thank you for commenting & watching!!

[@Gravity_Gainz]

you make awesome videos dude

[@saintmartinfireangler2401]

Very informative video. Thank you so much! Will do zone training from now on. God bless you brothas

[@jpod]

This lab lady is the best, sign me up😂

[@lukepaulson3428]

It was hard to tell if you guys really pushed yourselves or not. I imagine going in without the cameras and burying yourself you would get even better/more accurate numbers. Great video!

[@ShervinShares]

i def could've pushed myself harder, but it became a mental battle. Episode 2 we'll have to go full on

[@PhiyackYuh]

Its not vo2 max then. Its more like vo2 peak. If you have cash to burn then more power to you. Unless the physiologist didnt explain the purpose of the lab test.

[@NBTJacklyn]

This is so well made wow

[@ShervinShares]

WOOO want to be in my next experiment?? hahaha

[@NBTJacklyn]

@@ShervinShares downnnn:)

[@gerrysecure5874]

There is no way watches can determine VO2max on a treadmill. They just guess it based on age and heartrate, maybe when running also based on distance. Could be on treadmill they estimate distance based on steps and body height. 3 off confirms that. Try with incline and see if it changes.

[@matthiassventoest6800]

you keep putting out such great content., I need to test myself.., to check if I am still an athlete. I always joke with the kids I coach, that I was once an athlete.., maybe I still am only one way to find out

[@ShervinShares]

once an athlete, always an athlete!!

[@JamesKim-b4e]

good compare video you mean apple watch not bad? right?

[@dornus336]

love your videos keep up the awesome quality

[@ShervinShares]

Appreciate it! What should I make next?

[@diveflyfish]

Can either the Apple Ultra or the Garmin display real time continuous SpO2 levels? Thank you for this information! Cheers

[@ShervinShares]

you have to keep the app open. Garmin I think can do it continuously, whereas apple watch you have to wait 15 seconds to measure

[@diveflyfish]

@@ShervinShares Thank you sir! I sincerely appreciate your response! I have been on the fence with which one to purchase. Cheers!