A Systematic Review of Fitness Apps and Their Potential Clinical and Sports Utility for Objective and Remote Assessment of Cardiorespiratory Fitness.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) assessment provides key information regarding general health status that has high clinical utility. In addition, in the sports setting, CRF testing is needed to establish a baseline level, prescribe an individualized training program and monitor improvement in athletic performance. As such, the assessment of CRF has both clinical and sports utility. Technological advancements have led to increased digitization within healthcare and athletics. Nevertheless, further investigation is needed to enhance the validity and reliability of existing fitness apps for CRF assessment in both contexts. OBJECTIVES:The present review aimed to (1) systematically review the scientific literature, examining the validity and reliability of apps designed for CRF assess

SUBMITTER: Muntaner-Mas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6422959 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature