SPo2 for Fit Person [Query]

[shubhamneo]

Hello Fit-verse,

I have a question about the SPo2 level in a fit person. I'm a very active person, I play tennis daily, go for daily walks, and have an active lifestyle.

My resting heart rate runs at 56-58, my VO2 Max ( as reported by FitBit tracker ), is in a very good range. My concern however is that when I measure my SPo2 using medical-grade equipment, it comes at 96-97. I'm concerned about it and this reading is over months and didn't catch COVID. I know it's in the normal range, but so is a heart rate of 60-100. 😉 I'm a non-smoker, non-drinker ( don't even have coffee) and my hemoglobin is at 15.8.

Does this indicate any inefficiency in my lungs or breathing? I don't have any issues with breathing, please suggest. Any way to improve the same or should I try to improve the same.

Thanks,

Shubham

[t.parker]

One piece of advice - ask a doctor who actually knows that stuff 🙂 We are just a random bunch of people who will probably confuse you even more 😄

[Heybales · Accepted solution]

Ditto.

I will add, what your lungs have the ability to take in as oxygen far surpasses what your body requires at rest, shoot even at extremes of exercise.

If you had trouble with breathing supplying enough oxygen - you would not be able to reach workout levels.

I have a resting HR of 40-45, my readings will set off the alert many times when checking, dipping to 95.

Curious if you know these are avg readings why you think there is something to be concerned about?

Just means for my level of activity (sitting), my body is not requiring more saturation of oxygen to meet the demands, and the more important signaling system of high CO2 isn't having an issue with low HR.

[shubhamneo]

Perfect, this is the answer I was looking for! 🙂