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Commercial Smart Watches and Heart Rate Monitors: A Concurrent Validity Analysis.
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Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research . Sep2023, Vol. 37 Issue 9, p1802-1808. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- The purpose of this study was to explore the concurrent validity of 2 commercial smartwatches (Apple Watch Series 6 and 7) against a clinical criterion device (12-lead electrocardiogram [ECG]) and a field criterion device (Polar H-10) during exercise. Twenty-four male collegiate football players and 20 recreationally active young adults (10 men and 10 women) were recruited and participated in a treadmill- based exercise session. The testing protocol included 3 minutes of standing still (resting), then walking at low intensity, jogging at a moderate intensity, running at a high intensity, and postexercise recovery. The intraclass correlation (ICC2,k), and Bland-Altman plot analyses showed a good validity of the Apple Watch Series 6 and Series 7 with increased error (bias) as jogging and running speed increased in the football and recreational athletes. The Apple Watch Series 6 and 7 are highly valid smartwatches at rest and different exercise intensities, with validity decreasing with increased running speed. Strength and conditioning professionals and athletes can confidently use the Apple Watch Series 6 and 7 when tracking heart rate; however, caution must be taken when running at moderate or higher speeds. The Polar H-10 can surrogate a clinical ECG for practical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10648011
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171906425
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004482