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Can Wearable Technology be Used to Predict Exercise Intensity
Sponsor: Keele University
Summary
There is a knowledge gap in the literature around using watts to measure exercise intensity in walking and running, this is largely due to new technological developments. Whereas the relationship is widely recognised and used for cycling in elite to clinical populations. While the relationship breathing rate and exercise intensity is well established, this are no guidelines using breathing rate as a physiological measure of intensity. New technology may aid to bridge these gaps. The main aims of the study are: - Can the relationship between oxygen uptake and watts during incremental exercise Can breathing frequency be used to determine aerobic exercise intensity The participants will complete two 9 minute incremental accredited exercise tests on the flat around cones and on treadmill at the given speed of walking around the cones. The test will stop at 6.8kph or at participant volition.
Official title: Developing a Rationale for the Use of Breathing Frequency and Wearable Foot-pods to Measure Intensity in Cardiac Populations
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2025-10-01
Completion Date
2026-06-30
Last Updated
2025-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Incremental Shuttle Walk Tests
The participants will walk on the flat around cones placed 9 meters apart inline with the procedure for the incremental shuttle walk test. They will also walk at a matched speed to the incremental shuttle walk test on a treadmill. This will be performed in a counter balanced procedure to reduce any benefit of a learning effect.