Key result
The Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor determined target heart rate zones of 62-65% (lower limit) to 80-84% (upper limit) of HRmax, which aligns with the ACSM recommendation of 60-90% HRmax.
Why the study?
Does the Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor determine target heart rate zones that align with ACSM recommendations in adults?
Population
48 adults (24 men, 24 women), mean age 36±6 yrs for men and 37±5 yrs for women.
Comparison
Target heart rate zone determination using Polar… vs ACSM target HR recommendation of 60-90% HRmax
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Polar SmartEdge may yield ACSM-aligned HR zones; leaves open prospective validation before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=48)
Does the Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor determine target heart rate zones that align with ACSM recommendations in adults?
The Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor provides target heart rate zones that are consistent with ACSM recommendations for cardiorespiratory training.
Laukkanen et al. (1998) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy adults (n=48). Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor vs. ACSM target HR recommendation of 60-90% HRmax was evaluated on Target heart rate limits (lower and upper). The Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor determined target heart rate zones of 62-65% (lower limit) to 80-84% (upper limit) of HRmax, which aligns with the ACSM recommendation of 60-90% HRmax.
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