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![The VO2 Max score widget on the Garmin Forerunner 965](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4jwRPUt9azDNBeNZMxn6rV-320-80.jpeg)
How I boosted my VO2 Max fitness to 'excellent' on my Garmin watch
By Michael L Hicks published
Boost your endurance VO2 Max is the key metric all smartwatches use to determine how fit you are. Here's how I boosted my score from "Good" to "Excellent" in just a couple of months.
![A 31-day walk streak graph on the Garmin Forerunner 965, which is sitting on top of a pair of shoes](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HemBCYYfWNioseXxTnhiJ4-320-80.jpeg)
I walked 10,000 steps a day for a month. Here’s what happened
By Michael L Hicks published
Just keep steppin' Studies show that not everyone needs to walk 10,000 steps a day. But if you're living a sedentary lifestyle, 5 miles a day significantly and immediately boosts your health.
![Fitbit Inspire 3 health home screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9Sh5YvPx2e8wTh5Yvk4rd-320-80.jpg)
Google's next Fitbit tracker could arrive soon
By Michael L Hicks published
The next Fitbit? Fitbit is long-overdue to release a new Charge 6 tracker. Unfortunately, the latest FCC filing suggests a more low-end tracker instead.
![COROS turn-by-turn navigation on a COROS watch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bsTErPpqR6pkMzbjStZMC4-320-80.jpg)
Only a select few runners can try this new COROS mapping update
By Michael L Hicks published
Sign up now COROS, one of our favorite running smartwatch brands, is implementing a major update this August, adding turn-by-turn navigation, custom watch faces, new trail running workouts, and more.
![A close up of the Garmin Forerunner 965 display](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xyEAcH9JFCgHUyYQ6W7hYJ-320-80.jpeg)
Garmin Forerunner 965 review: Better than the best
By Michael L Hicks published
Amazing AMOLED Earlier this year, I called the Forerunner 955 the "best runner's watch, period." Now Garmin is making me eat my words.
![Garmin Venu 2 body battery](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BmkmbqNF4wXNMKv5ojfUSL-320-80.jpg)
Garmin Venu 3 leaks have us optimistic for an imminent release
By Michael L Hicks published
Fingers crossed The Venu 2 Plus is our favorite fitness smartwatch; here's hoping the Venu 3 takes that template and adds even more upgrades.
![Three smartwatches worn on one wrist for a step-counting accuracy test.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y9YVGXaHXuj4VayAt6EZhB-320-80.jpeg)
I wore six fitness watches for 6,000 steps. This brand was the most accurate.
By Michael L Hicks published
Sunday Runday Can you count on any smartwatch to accurately detect if you've walked 10,000 steps? Our Fitness Editor did a (really tedious) test to find out.
![Amazon Halo View worn on a wrist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JMSfFsY92HLTdnhS2C2QqK-320-80.jpg)
The Amazon Halo failure proves that fitness trackers are in trouble
By Michael L Hicks published
Amazon Halo won't be the last fitness brand to shutter, based on how the market has changed and customers have grown tired of trackers.
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