Cambridge researchers have developed a method for measuring overall fitness accurately on wearable devices – and more robustly than current consumer smartwatches and fitness monitors – without the wearer needing to do an exercise test. VO2max is the capacity of the body to carry out aerobic work and a key measurement of overall fitness, is […]
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