Key result
The Polar OH1 photoplethysmographic heart rate monitor showed high reliability (>99%) for endurance sports compared to a chest belt, but lower reliability (92-95%) for sports with arm movements.
Why the study?
To assess the validity of the Polar OH1 photoplethysmographic heart rate monitor during various sports performed under ecological conditions.
Does the Polar OH1 armband accurately monitor heart rate and training load compared to the H7 chest belt in trained athletes during various sports?
Comparison
Polar OH1 armband vs H7 chest belt
Design
Validation study
Authors
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Polar OH1 may suffice for endurance HR monitoring; leaves open validation needs in arm-movement sports.
Observational (n=70)
Does the Polar OH1 armband accurately monitor heart rate and training load compared to the H7 chest belt in trained athletes during various sports?
The Polar OH1 armband is a valid tool for monitoring instantaneous heart rate and training load, particularly in endurance sports, though accuracy is slightly reduced during sports with significant arm movement.
Hermand et al. (2019) reported an observational. Polar OH1 armband vs. H7 chest belt was evaluated on Heart rate accuracy and reliability. The Polar OH1 photoplethysmographic heart rate monitor showed high reliability (>99%) for endurance sports compared to a chest belt, but lower reliability (92-95%) for sports with arm movements.
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