Pulsemon – Wrist Sensor to Measure Speed, Distance, and Heart-Rate of Runners
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Author
Renevey, Philippe
Grossenbacher, Olivier
Muntané Calvo, Enric
Theurillat, Patrick
DOI
Abstract
Endurance athletes use wearable and minimally obtrusive monitoring devices to evaluate their physical conditions and their progresses, as well as to construct an optimal training program. Heart rate is probably the most popular indicator of exercise intensity and nowadays can be estimated with a large variety of devices available on the market. However, heart rate depends on an athlete’s physical condition, mental status and on environmental parameters, thus it is not the most representative indicator of exercise intensity. Speed or pace (time/distance) provides instantaneous feedback of exercise intensity for runners and is robust to all said factors.
Publication Reference
CSEM Scientific and Technical Report 2013, p. 16
Year
2013