Thread: How does Garmin's VO2max calculation work?
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Old 06-01-16 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Seattle Forrest
You don't think you can only track one or the other do you?
No. My point is FTP is actually useful in a training program ( and is more trainable than VO2 max) VO2 max, particularly when it's an estimate derived from FTP just isn't that useful.

I don't see the point worrying about VO2 derived from power data. At best it's one step removed.
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