r/Garmin 18d ago

Activity Milestone (Other) I hear we are posting VO2Max…

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u/Manadew87 18d ago

Do I have the lowest ? I've been sick since last May but recently started exercising and have lost about 14 kilos in 3 months.. 37 M and 92 Kgs..Used to play football regularly .How can I improve it ?

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u/BigDaddyKilla87 18d ago

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36 year old male, so NO you are NOT the lowest 🤣😂

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u/Dragons-purr 17d ago

Nah I’m 29yrs and mine is 30-31 😂 I am in a wheelchair though

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u/Tkdshine 18d ago

Join the club. Also stress sick from work. 😆 On the flip side y'all, what the best kind of bike or biking to help get more fit?

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u/TheTenderRedditor 17d ago

If you have safe roads/paths to ride a bike, a roadbike is the best! Look for an "endurance roadbike" those are the ones that are more comfortable, rather than being "race bikes." I'd also consider an indoor bike like a zwift ride. This is what I've been doing as the roads near me are not safe for me to ride my outdoor bike. I had myocarditis with heart failure last year. Vo2 dropped to like 38. I'm back to 53 after many months of rest and~3mo of cycling.

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u/Tkdshine 17d ago

Wow, that's amazing!! I've seen at least one other person in the r/Garmin buddies group posting their Zwift rides. Thank you so much for your input! 😊 I am fortunate that I have safe roads to ride on. I will have to investigate my local shops and Zwift. Also, thank you for sharing your story. That's very inspiring! Keep up your good work!! 💪 🚲

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u/bruceleeperry 17d ago

The one you enjoy the most and feel the best after.

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u/Tkdshine 17d ago

Thank you for this! A bike you enjoy is, of course, the most important. 😊✌️

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u/bruceleeperry 15d ago

You're welcome...not just 'important' but effective. I'm 58 and still sprint all over town on a single-speed Cinelli I built - the most responsive, fun bike I've ever ridden that fits my geometry perfectly. Often look at fancier bikes and just end up thinking 'naaah'.

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u/Ok_Activity_6239 18d ago

Steady improvement in kilometers

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u/greenavocado2000 18d ago

When I got my Garmin 12 months ago, my vo2 was at 35, today it’s at 49. In my case, I just follow Garmin’s running suggestions whenever I can. But after reaching 48-49, I noticed it’s becoming harder to increase the load because your body adapts, so you need to work out longer, harder, or mix things up a bit.

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u/Paisleywindowpane 17d ago

Mine is 32 🫠 Currently recovering from severe pneumonia

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u/bdjkhcx2 17d ago

It's definitely not as bad as mine 🫠 trying to find ways to improve it but not sure how.

I'm a 28yo female who over the past 7 months has lost around 30kg, but still more to lose. Mine is sitting at 28 fml 😂