The integration of wearable technology in sports has redefined how athletes monitor their performance and health. This study investigates the transformative role of wearable devices in sports, focusing on their ability to measure physiological parameters in real time. The first section reviews the types, structures, and market trends of wearable sensors, emphasizing their growing relevance in enhancing athletic performance. A systematic literature review identifies key studies validating wearable devices for sports applications, highlighting the characteristics and the potential of these technologies. Subsequently, five commercial devices—KardiaMobile 6L, Polar M400 with Polar H7 sensor, Garmin Forerunner 245, BioHarness 3.0 Zephyr, and Frontier X2—are analyzed for their technical characteristics, usability, and application in sports settings. In the experimental section, these devices are validated against medical-grade tools like Holter monitor on an athlete at laboratory, and then showcasing their accuracy and practical utility in monitoring 5 athletes during 3 different sports: running, speed skating and cycling. The findings demonstrate how wearable technology bridges the gap between laboratory-grade precision and real-world usability, paving the way for more precise, personalized, and accessible training methodologies.

The integration of wearable technology in sports has redefined how athletes monitor their performance and health. This study investigates the transformative role of wearable devices in sports, focusing on their ability to measure physiological parameters in real time. The first section reviews the types, structures, and market trends of wearable sensors, emphasizing their growing relevance in enhancing athletic performance. A systematic literature review identifies key studies validating wearable devices for sports applications, highlighting the characteristics and the potential of these technologies. Subsequently, five commercial devices—KardiaMobile 6L, Polar M400 with Polar H7 sensor, Garmin Forerunner 245, BioHarness 3.0 Zephyr, and Frontier X2—are analyzed for their technical characteristics, usability, and application in sports settings. In the experimental section, these devices are validated against medical-grade tools like Holter monitor on an athlete at laboratory, and then showcasing their accuracy and practical utility in monitoring 5 athletes during 3 different sports: running, speed skating and cycling. The findings demonstrate how wearable technology bridges the gap between laboratory-grade precision and real-world usability, paving the way for more precise, personalized, and accessible training methodologies.

Wearable devices in sport: technical and clinical evaluation

FALASCHETTI, IRENE
2023/2024

Abstract

The integration of wearable technology in sports has redefined how athletes monitor their performance and health. This study investigates the transformative role of wearable devices in sports, focusing on their ability to measure physiological parameters in real time. The first section reviews the types, structures, and market trends of wearable sensors, emphasizing their growing relevance in enhancing athletic performance. A systematic literature review identifies key studies validating wearable devices for sports applications, highlighting the characteristics and the potential of these technologies. Subsequently, five commercial devices—KardiaMobile 6L, Polar M400 with Polar H7 sensor, Garmin Forerunner 245, BioHarness 3.0 Zephyr, and Frontier X2—are analyzed for their technical characteristics, usability, and application in sports settings. In the experimental section, these devices are validated against medical-grade tools like Holter monitor on an athlete at laboratory, and then showcasing their accuracy and practical utility in monitoring 5 athletes during 3 different sports: running, speed skating and cycling. The findings demonstrate how wearable technology bridges the gap between laboratory-grade precision and real-world usability, paving the way for more precise, personalized, and accessible training methodologies.
2023
2024-12-09
Wearable devices in sport: technical and clinical evaluation
The integration of wearable technology in sports has redefined how athletes monitor their performance and health. This study investigates the transformative role of wearable devices in sports, focusing on their ability to measure physiological parameters in real time. The first section reviews the types, structures, and market trends of wearable sensors, emphasizing their growing relevance in enhancing athletic performance. A systematic literature review identifies key studies validating wearable devices for sports applications, highlighting the characteristics and the potential of these technologies. Subsequently, five commercial devices—KardiaMobile 6L, Polar M400 with Polar H7 sensor, Garmin Forerunner 245, BioHarness 3.0 Zephyr, and Frontier X2—are analyzed for their technical characteristics, usability, and application in sports settings. In the experimental section, these devices are validated against medical-grade tools like Holter monitor on an athlete at laboratory, and then showcasing their accuracy and practical utility in monitoring 5 athletes during 3 different sports: running, speed skating and cycling. The findings demonstrate how wearable technology bridges the gap between laboratory-grade precision and real-world usability, paving the way for more precise, personalized, and accessible training methodologies.
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