The intelligent ring Oura is expanding health monitoring opportunities with two new functions that enable users to better understand their cardiovascular state and the impact of physical activity in the organism.
The new functions are Cardio Effort and micro-major measures of VO2 Max. They aim to provide more detailed information on the intensity of exercise, the load experienced by the cardiovascular system, and the body’s aerobic capacity.
Cardio Ephfort analyzes the cardiovascular load during physical activity, considering the intensity and duration of exercise. Through this function users can follow the accumulated burden of the week and see if their activity is easy, moderate, or intense.
Data can help them to evaluate whether they are maintaining their present physical level, improving it, or needing more time for recovery.
The second innovation is VO2 Max, an indicator that measures the maximum amount of oxygen that the body can use during intensive physical activity. This parameter is used to assess aerobic capacity and the level of physical condition.
Unlike the previous approach, which required a six-minute walking test, the new system can estimate the VO2 Max using the data from GPS-registered activities, such as walking and running.
At least 30 days given by the use of the ring and five suitable GPS activities are required for initial assessment. The results appear on the Oura app and can be updated over time.
Functions are destined for models Oura Ring Gen3 and the newest models, while their availability may depend on the launch phase and access to the relevant features of the app.
With these updates, the company aims to make it easier to convey physical activity and changes to cardiovascular conditions, offering users more information about their progress over time. /Telegraphy/