Assessment of laboratory and daily energy expenditure estimates from consumer multi-sensor physical activity monitors.

ABSTRACT: Wearable physical activity monitors are growing in popularity and provide the opportunity for large numbers of the public to self-monitor physical activity behaviours. The latest generation of these devices feature multiple sensors, ostensibly similar or even superior to advanced research instruments. However, little is known about the accuracy of their energy expenditure estimates. Here, we assessed their performance against criterion measurements in both controlled laboratory conditions (simulated activities of daily living and structured exercise) and over a 24 hour period in free-living conditions. Thirty men (n = 15) and women (n = 15) wore three multi-sensor consumer monitors (Microsoft Band, Apple Watch and Fitbit Charge HR), an accelerometry-only device as a comparison (Jawbone UP2

SUBMITTER: Chowdhury EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5325221 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature