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Wheelchair VO2max Test

· v0.5.0
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This data field estimates your VO2max for wheelchair users. An outdoor level track is required for this test. This can be used for Garmin watches even without wheelchair mode support. Unlike Garmin's wheelchair mode activities, a cadence sensor is NOT required. # Features * Displays estimated VO2max at the end of the test. * Option to use Garmin wheelchair mode if available on your watch model. # Instructions: 1. Add the data field to your walk or run activity. 2. Select the walk or run activity on your watch, but don't start it yet. This will allow it to acquire the GPS signal during your warm up. (GPS is not required if wheelchair mode is used) 3. On an outdoor level track, warm up for 5-10 minutes. Your heart rate should be close to or in zone 3 at the end of the warm up. 4. Press the START button on your Garmin watch to start the activity and start pushing forward continuously as quickly as you can. 5. At the 12 minute mark the VO2max estimate will be shown on the data field. 6. Stop the activity and save it. # FULL Version Features * VO2max results will be written to the FIT file for viewing with the activity in Garmin Connect (including heart rate at the end of the test) * 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-Treadmill-VO2-D1D7RDTML 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. * Option to send the results to FitRate for evaluation and display on a historical trend graph. Instructions: https://ko-fi.com/post/How-to-Save-and-Graph-Wheelchair-VO2max-Results-in-C0C3ROB8J (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/14k01F4fWaEZ2cg6tZ 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

What's new

Version 0.4.0 Stopped communication when app is exited. Version 0.4.1 Added support for Venu 4 models. Version 0.4.0 Communication protocol change. This is a required update. Version: 0.3.6 Added support for Forerunner 570/970 models. Version: 0.3.5 Added support for the Vivoactive 6. Version 0.3.4 Added support for Instinct 3 models. Version 0.3.3 Added support for the Enduro 3 and Fenix 8 series. Version 0.3.2 Added support for Forerunner 165 models. Version 0.3.1 Added support for the Descent Mk3 43mm models. Version 0.3.0 FULL Version only change: Added ability to send results to the FitRate app for evaluation and display on a historical trend graph. Instructions: https://ko-fi.com/post/How-to-Save-and-Graph-Wheelchair-VO2max-Results-in-C0C3ROB8J

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Compatible with 244 devices
Updated Apr 14, 2026
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