Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 https://t.co/y900Pdaf57
Accuracy of Heart Rate Watches: Implications for Weight Management.
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The discussions emphasize the study's findings that consumer wearables are inaccurate when estimating energy expenditure, evidenced by phrases like 'underestimate components of PA' and questions about source reliability. The tone suggests concern and curiosity about how these results impact fitness and health tracking, indicating the topic’s relevance and user engagement.
Most discussions agree that consumer wearable devices have limitations in measuring energy expenditure, reflecting shared skepticism about their accuracy.
The discussions demonstrate high interest in the validity of wearable devices and their implications for weight management and exercise monitoring.
Posts show moderate engagement by referencing specific aspects of the study, such as comparative methods and the potential for underestimation in physical activity monitoring.
The debates highlight the significance of the study, especially considering the widespread use of these devices for health and fitness goals.
Abstract in brief
- Heart rate wristworn monitors like Apple Watch and Fitbit are generally accurate, but their ability to measure energy expenditure is poor, which could impact users trying to lose weight.
- The study tested four devices with 22 healthy volunteers doing rest and exercise activities, comparing their readings to medical reference standards.
- While the devices provided good heart rate data, they underestimated energy expenditure and showed significant errors, indicating they might not be reliable for weight management purposes.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyRT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
RT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
RT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
How accurate are consumer #wearables when it comes to measuring energy expenditure? https://t.co/acJS12jiQ1 #PLOSONE #PhysicalActivity #exercise
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@monoyasuotriste @gabrielbalao @esterlucindo65 @RaBressanini Não existe gastar 700kcal num treino de 1h10, relógios superestimam o gasto calórico. "Mas e a fonte?" Nesse estudo compararam essa estimativa calórica com a medição por calorimetria indireta em cardio e treino resistivo: https://t.co/s59nMAF4Em
How accurate are consumer #wearables when it comes to measuring energy expenditure? https://t.co/acJS12jiQ1 #PLOSONE #PhysicalActivity #exercise
RT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
RT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
RT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
RT @DrAmyDennett: Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 h…
Consumer #PhysicalActivity Monitors underestimate components of PA https://t.co/C8a8EwJMXn @PhysiosforPA #Transform2019 https://t.co/y900Pdaf57