Scientific Research Archives - OxiWear https://www.oxiwear.fitness/category/scientific-research/ Performance . Confidence . Security Tue, 13 Dec 2022 16:40:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/cropped-OxiWearLogo-_3@4x-32x32.png Scientific Research Archives - OxiWear https://www.oxiwear.fitness/category/scientific-research/ 32 32 213558418 Wearable Activity Trackers https://www.oxiwear.fitness/wearable-activity-trackers-advanced-technology-or-advanced-marketing/ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:06:40 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=1825 Oxygen transportation and utilization are 2 critical factors in athletic performance and endurance. However, the lack of accuracy demonstrated by wrist-worn tracking devices creates the need for an alternate device providing more accurate and personalized analytics.

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]]> Oxygen transportation and utilization are 2 critical factors in athletic performance and endurance. However the lack of accuracy demonstrated by wrist-worn tracking devices creates the need for an alternate device providing more accurate and personalized analytics.

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]]> 1825 Can we trust the oxygen saturation measured by consumer smartwatches? https://www.oxiwear.fitness/can-we-trust-the-oxygen-saturation-measured-by-consumer-smartwatches/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:47:56 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2372 Currently, none of the most popular smartwatches have been well validated in measuring SpO2, although millions of people are using them daily to monitor SpO2 at home, some even for clinical purposes.

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]]> Currently, none of the most popular smartwatches have been well validated in measuring SpO2, although millions of people are using them daily to monitor SpO2 at home, some even for clinical purposes.

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]]> 2372 Comparison of SpO2 and heart rate values on Apple Watch and conventional commercial oximeters devices in patients with lung disease https://www.oxiwear.fitness/comparison-of-spo2-and-heart-rate-values-on-apple-watch-and-conventional-commercial-oximeters-devices-in-patients-with-lung-disease/ Thu, 23 Sep 2021 15:56:37 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2376 This study aims to assess whether wearable devices can provide precise SpO2 measurements when compared to commercial pulse oximeters.

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]]> This study aims to assess whether wearable devices can provide precise SpO2 measurements when compared to commercial pulse oximeters.

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]]> 2376 Accuracy and Reliability of Pulse O2 Saturation Measured by a Wrist-worn Oximeter https://www.oxiwear.fitness/accuracy-and-reliability-of-pulse-o2-saturation-measured-by-a-wrist-worn-oximeter/ Mon, 17 May 2021 16:52:27 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2378 This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the Garmin Forerunner 245 heart rate (HR) and pulse O2 saturation (SpO2) sensors compared with electrocardiogram and medical oximeter, from sea level to high altitude.

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]]> This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the Garmin Forerunner 245 heart rate (HR) and pulse O2 saturation (SpO2) sensors compared with electrocardiogram and medical oximeter, from sea level to high altitude.

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]]> 2378 Establishing a Global Standard for Wearable Devices in Sport and Fitness: Perspectives from the New England Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Members https://www.oxiwear.fitness/establishing-a-global-standard-for-wearable-devices-in-sport-and-fitness-perspectives-from-the-new-england-chapter-of-the-american-college-of-sports-medicine-members/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:32:26 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=1834 The recent explosion of wearable technology and the associated concerns prompted the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) to create a quality assurance standard for wearable devices.

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]]> The recent explosion of wearable technology and the associated concerns prompted the International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) to create a quality assurance standard for wearable devices.

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]]> 1834 Wearable Sleep Technology in Clinical and Research Settings https://www.oxiwear.fitness/wearable-sleep-technology-in-clinical-and-research-settings/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 21:31:33 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2354 Wearable sleep technology holds promise for advancing understanding of sleep health; however, a careful path forward needs to be navigated, understanding the benefits and pitfalls of this technology.

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]]> Wearable sleep technology holds promise for advancing understanding of sleep health; however, a careful path forward needs to be navigated, understanding the benefits and pitfalls of this technology.

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]]> 2354 Heart rate measures from the Apple Watch, Fitbit Charge HR 2, and electrocardiogram across different exercise intensities https://www.oxiwear.fitness/heart-rate-measures-from-the-apple-watch-fitbit-charge-hr-2-and-electrocardiogram-across-different-exercise-intensities/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 15:42:01 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2370 This study compares heart rate (HR) measurements for the Fitbit Charge HR 2 (Fitbit) and the Apple Watch devices with HR measurements for electrocardiogram (ECG) in thirty young adults.

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]]> This study compares heart rate (HR) measurements for the Fitbit Charge HR 2 (Fitbit) and the Apple Watch devices with HR measurements for electrocardiogram (ECG) in thirty young adults.

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]]> 2370 Validity of Wearable Activity Monitors during Cycling and Resistance Exercise https://www.oxiwear.fitness/validity-of-wearable-activity-monitors-during-cycling-and-resistance-exercise/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:30:33 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2339 The type of exercise you engage in could change the accuracy of your readings. The use of wearable activity monitors has seen rapid growth; however, the mode and intensity of exercise could affect the validity of heart rate (HR) and caloric (energy) expenditure (EE) readings.

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]]> The type of exercise you engage in could change the accuracy of your readings. The use of wearable activity monitors has seen rapid growth; however, the mode and intensity of exercise could affect the validity of heart rate (HR) and caloric (energy) expenditure (EE) readings.

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]]> 2339 Variable Accuracy of Wearable Heart Rate Monitors during Aerobic Exercise https://www.oxiwear.fitness/variable-accuracy-of-wearable-heart-rate-monitors-during-aerobic-exercise/ Tue, 01 Aug 2017 22:05:37 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2359 Athletes and members of the public increasingly rely on wearable HR monitors to guide physical activity and training. This study assesses the accuracy of five optically based HR monitors during various types of aerobic exercise.

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]]> Athletes and members of the public increasingly rely on wearable HR monitors to guide physical activity and training. This study assesses the accuracy of five optically based HR monitors during various types of aerobic exercise.

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]]> 2359 Accuracy of Wristband Activity Monitors during Ambulation and Activities https://www.oxiwear.fitness/accuracy-of-wristband-activity-monitors-during-ambulation-and-activities/ Sat, 01 Oct 2016 21:27:57 +0000 https://www.oxiwear.fitness/?p=2352 The main purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of wristband activity monitors on measuring step counts at prescribed speeds on a treadmill and under short bouts of common daily activities.

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]]> The main purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of wristband activity monitors on measuring step counts at prescribed speeds on a treadmill and under short bouts of common daily activities.

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