Preadolescent Children Using Real-Time Heart Rate During Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity: A Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the global burden of insufficient physical activity (PA) in children, effective behavioral interventions are needed to increase PA levels. Novel technologies can help expand the reach and accessibility of these programs. Despite the potential to use heart rate (HR) to target moderate- to vigorous-intensity PA (MVPA), most HR research to date has focused on the accuracy of HR devices or used HR for PA surveillance rather than as an intervention tool. Furthermore, most commercial HR sensors are designed for adults, and their suitability for children is unknown. Further research about the feasibility and usability of commercial HR devices is required to understand how children may use HR during PA.

Objective

This study aimed to explore the use of a chest-worn H

SUBMITTER: Lu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11926448 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature