** Watch More Videos ** I Tested this Apple Watch Body Fat Scale (vs DEXA Scan): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qJKpIQfUig0.html I Tested the NEW Apple Watch Running Features: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cCq4jn_E95w.html Running in London (Apple Watch vs Garmin): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-N4gvIGHxmBA.html
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
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!
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.
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 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)
@@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.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
@@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.
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.
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.
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).
@@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.
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.
@@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 ✌️
@@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.
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?
@@ShervinShares All you have to do is stop training them for a year and they're gone. But something tells me you like them even if they're slowing you down lol. Not blaming you btw, I too have more muscle on upper body than needed for running, but it looks good:)
I would say the MOST important feature on the Apple watch to an older person is .... fall detection ... if you fall, the watch (through the Iphone) will call emergence help ... and they come FAST. If you have a watch with internet connection and are away from your Iphone the watch will make the call itself (this works with a shower fall also). Everyone with an Apple watch has to be careful not to bump the watch arm too hard.. well the EM service will call to see if you made the call by mistake before they dispatch. ..... this feature can be a life saver ... it works if ... fall off a cliff ... get hit by a bike (auto) ... etc 😀
I think for people who work out on flat surfaces, and are used to working out, it is fairly accurate. However - for the average person who don't work out regularly, it can be highly inaccurate. It can interfere with your results, if you do anything that is raising your heart rate. Anything from drinking a cup of coffee, to having social anxiety/stress. Or being around lots of noise/busy places. It also don't account for elevations - it calculates based on a flat surface. Which is not a possibility for many people. This is why some people seem to have declining numbers on the Apple Watch, despite working out more and more, loosing weight, etc. Another thing that can impact it seem to be muscle mass. If you have a hard time gaining muscle, or just don't strength train a lot. The lack of muscle mass can mean that you can't work your heart to the max capability.
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!
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?
Apple designers are a lot more capable than people give them credit. Their Health department is good enough for people to see trends, and that's what you need anyway. Get after it!
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)
