Walking VO2max Test

This datafield provides an estimate of your VO2max using the Rockport 1 mile or UKK 2km walk test. This is useful for people who are unable to run or cycle to obtain a VO2max measurement. It is also useful if your Garmin watch does not have a built-in VO2max measurement feature. # Features * Select between the Rockport 1 mile or UKK 2km test method in the settings * Displays estimated VO2max at the end of the test. # Instructions: 1. Determine a 1.25 mile course (2.5km for the UKK 2km method) on an unobstructed path or walkway with no stop signs, ditches, barriers, or elevation change. Even a rise of 3% can alter the outcome of the test. 2. Add the datafield to your walk activity. 3. Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes with easy walking. 4. Start the walk activity on your Garmin watch and immediately start walking as fast as you can. Make every effort to push yourself, but avoid jogging. 5. At the end of the 1 mile (2km for the UKK method), the VO2max estimate will be shown. You can now stop the activity. NOTE: If excessive ascent or descent was detected, an asterisk (*) will appear after the VO2max result. NOTE: Your age, weight, height and gender needs to be entered properly in your Garmin user profile settings for the VO2max calculation. # FULL Version Features * Option to display % test completion, in [square brackets], prior to test completion. * VO2max results will be written to the FIT file for viewing with the activity in Garmin Connect (including heart rate and time at the 1 mile point) * A vibration alert will be given at the end of the test when the prescribed distance is reached. * Option for performing the test on an indoor treadmill. When using this option, the % test completion is only an estimate. Set the treadmill incline to 1%. Stop and save the activity at the end of the required distance as indicated on your treadmill. Do not stop or pause the activity until the end of the required distance. The results will be visible in the activity record in Garmin Connect. * Option to measure heart rate recovery (HRR) at the end of the test. Instructions for this option: https://ko-fi.com/post/Measure-Heart-Rate-Recovery-with-the-Walking-VO2ma-B0B4QFO28 In Garmin Connect, the value for Heart Rate Recovery will be shown with the activity summary. For example, a Heart Rate Recovery value of 25bpm means that your heart rate dropped 25bpm after you stopped walking. As your fitness improves over time, this value should increase. * Determines VO2max adjustment for altitude and saves this for viewing with the activity in Garmin Connect. For example, if the VO2max adjustment value is 5%, then the reported VO2max should be further multiplied by 1.05 to estimate your VO2max at sea level. * Sends the VO2max result to the FitRate app for historical trend graph and fitness ranking. See: https://ko-fi.com/post/How-to-Save-and-Graph-Walking-VO2max-Results-in-Fi-K3K7QFGYX (For Garmin models with Connect IQ version 3.3.0 or higher) # Payment For the FULL version, use this link to pay US$1.49 via Stripe (no account required; credit card, Apple Pay accepted). https://buy.stripe.com/9AQ01FbIo4gB2cg5mu Alternative payment via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/trudelta/1.49USD Important instructions to get your unlock code quickly: https://ko-fi.com/post/Payments-via-PayPal-Z8Z6AIK78

Version 0.11.2 Added support for the Forerunner 70 and 170 models. Version 0.11.1 Added support for the D2 Mach 2 Pro. Version 0.11.0 Stopped communication when app is exited. Version 0.10.4 Added support for the D2 Mach 2 and D2 Air X15. Version 0.10.3 Expanded language support. Version 0.10.2 Added support for Venu 4 models. Version 0.10.1 Added support for the Fenix 8 Pro. Version 0.10.0 Communication protocol change. This is a required update. Version 0.9.11 Added support for the Venu X1. Version 0.9.10 Added support for Forerunner 570/970 models. Version 0.9.6 Added support for the Vivoactive 6. Version 0.9.5 Added support for the Descent G2 model. Version 0.9.4 Added support for Approach S50/S44 models. Version 0.9.3 Added support for Instinct 3 AMOLED models. Version 0.9.1, 0.9.2 Added support for the Enduro 3 and Fenix 8 series. Version 0.9.0 Attempt to fix crashing problems under some conditions. Version 0.8.6 Added support for Forerunner 165 models. Version 0.8.5 Added support for the Descent Mk3 43mm models. Version 0.8.4 FULL version only change: Prevented possible crash. Version 0.8.3 Added support tor the Fenix 7 Pro Solar. Version 0.8.2 Added support for the Descent Mk3 model. Version 0.8.1 Added support tor the Fenix 7X Pro Solar. Version 0.8.0 FULL Version only change: Added option to send results to the FitRate app for plotting on a historical trend graph. Instructions: https://ko-fi.com/post/How-to-Save-and-Graph-Walking-VO2max-Results-in-Fi-K3K7QFGYX Version 0.7.2 Added support for Vivoactive 5. Version 0.7.1 Added support for Venu 3 models. Version 0.7.0 FULL version only change: Wrote VO2max adjustment for altitude [%] to the FIT file for viewing in the Activity summary in Garmin Connect. For example, if the VO2max adjustment value is 5%, then the reported VO2max should be further multiplied by 1.05 to estimate your VO2max at sea level. For clarity, the app will not automatically apply this compensation to the reported VO2max. Version 0.6.0 Corrected possible crash in indoor treadmill mode, due to a missing walking step length value in the user settings. The custom stride length in the Garmin Connect app under user settings should be set for best results. If it is not set, an estimate is used. Version 0.5.3 Added support for Epix 2 PRO and Fenix 7 PRO models. Version 0.5.2 Added support for Approach S70. Version 0.5.1 Added support for Instinct 2X. Version 0.5.0 FULL Version change: Simplified process for heart rate recovery (HRR) measurement, also removing outdoor walking restriction. New instructions: Enable the "Measure HR recovery" setting before starting your walk. Press the STOP button at the end of walking the required distance. Rest. After 2 minutes, your heart rate will be measured and the heart rate recovery recorded for viewing in Garmin Connect. The watch will also give a vibration alert. Now, save the activity. In Garmin Connect the value for Heart Rate Recovery will be shown with the activity summary. For example, a Heart Rate Recovery value of 25bpm means that your heart rate dropped 25bpm after you stopped walking. As your fitness improves over time, this value should increase. Version 0.4.0 FULL Version change: Added option to measure heart rate recovery (HRR) after the end of the test. To do this, rest after walking the required distance. Do not press the STOP button yet. After 2 minutes, your heart rate will be measured and "HRR:#" will be shown in the datafield. The watch will also give a vibration alert. For example "HRR:25" means that your heart rate has dropped 25bpm since you stopped walking. As your fitness improves over time, this value should increase. The value is also saved for viewing with the activity in Garmin Connect. Version 0.3.1 Added support for Forerunner 265 and 965 series.