Why the study?
Do smartphone applications accurately and reliably measure HRV compared to standard ECG in professional cyclists?
Population
26 professional cyclists
Comparison
Heart rate variability measurement using… vs Simultaneous measurement using an…
Design
Cross-sectional
Key result
Smartphone applications Elite HRV and Welltory showed no differences compared to electrocardiogram for measuring HRV in elite cyclists (p > 0.05), with very strong correlation (r = 0.77 to 0.94).
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Smartphone apps may validly measure HRV in elite cyclists; leaves open need for prospective validation before broader adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=26)
Do smartphone applications accurately and reliably measure HRV compared to standard ECG in professional cyclists?
Smartphone applications using chest straps or photoplethysmography provide valid and reliable short and ultra-short HRV measurements in elite athletes compared to standard ECG.
Effect estimate: r = 0.77 to 0.94
p-value: p=> 0.05
Moya‐Ramón et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Elite cyclists (n=26). Smartphone applications (Elite HRV and Welltory) vs. Electrocardiogram was evaluated on Validity and reliability of HRV measurements (r = 0.77 to 0.94, p=> 0.05). Smartphone applications Elite HRV and Welltory showed no differences compared to electrocardiogram for measuring HRV in elite cyclists (p > 0.05), with very strong correlation (r = 0.77 to 0.94).