Oura Ring Adds Cardio Health Features
The smart ring company updates its devices with Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max tracking.
Oura Ring, a popular smart ring brand, has added two new features to its devices. The new features, Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max, focus on improving cardiovascular health.
The Cardio Effort feature tracks the intensity of workouts and provides a personalized metric to help users monitor their long-term trends.
VO2 Max, on the other hand, estimates the wearer's aerobic capacity, giving users a better understanding of their cardiovascular health.
These features are similar to those offered by other wearables, such as Apple and Garmin smartwatches.
The updates aim to help users better understand the effects of regular workouts on their long-term health and make informed decisions about their exercise routines.
Why it matters
These features can help users make informed decisions about their exercise routines and monitor their long-term cardiovascular health.
What's next
The latest updates are now accessible on Oura Ring devices starting from Gen 3 and beyond.
How the story unfolded
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- Gizmodo – The Oura Ring Heats Up With New Cardio Health Features ↗
- Engadget – Oura Ring can track new stats related to cardio fitness ↗
- The Verge – Oura adds two new cardiovascular health tracking features to its smart rings ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What happened with Oura Ring Cardio?
The smart ring company updates its devices with Cardio Effort and automatic VO2 Max tracking. Gen 3 and subsequent Oura Ring devices now feature Cardio Effort and VO2 Max capabilities.
When was this Oura Ring Cardio news reported?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 21, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from The Verge, is dated October 20, 2026.
What should I know about Oura Ring Cardio?
The Cardio Effort feature provides a personalized metric to help users monitor their long-term trends. VO2 Max estimates the wearer's aerobic capacity, giving users a better understanding of their cardiovascular health.
Why is Oura Ring Cardio in the news?
These features can help users make informed decisions about their exercise routines and monitor their long-term cardiovascular health.
What comes next in the Oura Ring Cardio story?
The latest updates are now accessible on Oura Ring devices starting from Gen 3 and beyond.
Which outlets reported on Oura Ring Cardio?
This brief is based on reporting from The Verge, Engadget and Gizmodo. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
How we made this brief: FlashFeed brings together facts reported by the outlets listed above and writes a fresh, short explanation with the help of AI. Every brief is checked so it does not copy the publishers' wording. The original reporting belongs to those outlets – please read their full stories.
