Comparison between photoplethysmographic heart rate monitor from Polar Vantage M and Polar V800 with H10 chest strap while running on a treadmill: Validation of the Polar Precision PrimeTM photoplestimographic system

Author(s):  
Emilio J Ruiz-Malagón ◽  
Santiago A Ruiz-Alias ◽  
Felipe García-Pinillos ◽  
Gabriel Delgado-García ◽  
Victor M Soto-Hermoso

Chest bands have been the most used device to monitor heart rate during running. However, some runners feel uncomfortable with the use of bands due to the friction and pressure exerted on the chest. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine if the photoplethysmography (PPG) system Polar Precision Prime used in the Polar Vantage M watch could replace chest bands (Polar V800-H10) to monitor heart rate with the same precision. A group of 37 people, middle-distance and long-distance professional runners, participated in this study. The submaximal speed was determined using 50% of the participants’ maximum speed in the height of their season. The Polar Vantage M reported high correlation ( r > 0.84) and high ICC (ICC > 0.86) when comparing its heart rate monitor with the Polar V800 synchronised with H10 chest strap during recording intervals of more than 2 min. The systematic bias and random error were very small (<1 bpm), especially for the 600 s recording interval (0.26 ± 5.10 bpm). Nevertheless, the error increased for 10 s (−5.13 ± 9.20 bpm), 20 s (−8.65 ± 12.60 bpm) and 30 s (−10.71 ± 14.99 bpm) time intervals. In conclusion, the PPG Polar Precision Prime included in the Polar Vantage M demonstrates that it could be a valid alternative to chest bands for monitoring heart rate while running, taking into account some usage considerations, good strap adjustment and an initial calibration time during the first 2–3 min.

Author(s):  
Santiago A Ruiz-Alias ◽  
Felipe García-Pinillos ◽  
Víctor M Soto-Hermoso ◽  
Emilio J Ruiz-Malagón

Photoplethysmography (PPG) heart rate devices are greatly affected by the motion artifacts of running. As a result, their application in training load systems and effort control strategies based on heart rate (HR) could be debatable. In 2019, Polar applied some new features on their PPG devices to improve their accuracy. Thus, the purpose of this study was to determine the level of agreement between the new PPG system Polar Precision Prime™ and the chest strap Polar H10 (reference system) in the HR monitoring during an interval running protocol. A group of 37 long distance runners completed an interval running protocol of 10 min composed of five 1-min trials with an active break of 1-min between each trial. An excellent reliability (ICC > 0.9) was obtained for the entire interval running protocol with the lowest values in the first 2 min (ICC = 0.960–0.949), slight differences between intensities (ICC = 0.992–0.986), and a reduction of the observed tendency (ICC > 0.9) when the Edwards quantification model was applied (ICC = 0.877–0.967). The Bland-Altman plots with the final HR values of each trial establish a systematic bias (<1 bpm) for all intervals with a random error (<4 bpm), except in the first trial which had a higher random error (6.85 bpm). In conclusion, the innovations applied in the new PPG system provide the accuracy required for use in diverse functions, including endurance running.


Author(s):  
Stefanie Rüdiger ◽  
Tim Stuckenschneider ◽  
Vera Abeln ◽  
Christopher D. Askew ◽  
Petra Wollseiffen ◽  
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1978 ◽  
Vol 55 (s4) ◽  
pp. 65s-68s ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Cousineau ◽  
J. de Champlain ◽  
L. Lapointe

1. Average supine circulating total catecholamine concentrations were found to be higher than the normal range in about 50% of patients with labile hypertension and in about 30% of patients with sustained essential hypertension. 2. These higher resting concentrations were mainly due to an increase in adrenaline in labile hypertension and to an increase in noradrenaline in sustained hypertension. 3. Patients with elevated catecholamine concentrations were also characterized by a higher heart rate, by an increased myocardial contractility and by greater hypotensive response after treatment with β-adrenoreceptor blocking agents. 4. These studies suggest the existence of subgroups of hypertensive patients with increased sympathetic tone.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
pp. 3245-3249
Author(s):  
Gökhan Atasever ◽  
Fatih Kiyici ◽  
Deniz Bedir ◽  
Fatih Ağduman

Aim: Biathlon is a sport that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. The athlete is fast in the cross-country skiing section, in the gun shooting section, the heart rate should be low. This study aims to determine the hitting rate of the shots made with different training loads on low altitude in elite biathletes in terms of maximum speed and physiological variables. Methods: To evaluate shooting performances first with the resting pulse and then after 2.5 km skiing respectively with 50%, 70% and 100% pulse rate which is separately calculated for each athlete according to karvonen formula. Results: Our findings show that while there was negative relation between maximum speed and body fat there was a positive relation with lean body mass. It has been determined that low body fat percentage and high lean body mass are effective at the athletes’ maximum speed and the pulse level with the highest target shooting accuracy rate was at rest and 70% in the second level. Conclusion: Since the pulse of the athlete who comes to the shooting area cannot be reduced to a resting level in a short time, focusing the 70% pulse zone may be beneficial in terms of shooting accuracy and acceleration after the shot. The lowest results in target shooting accuracy were seen at 50% and 100% loads. Keywords: Athletes, performance, heart, rate, lean body mass.


2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.C. Manso Filho ◽  
H.E.C.C.C. Manso ◽  
K.H. McKeever ◽  
S.R.R. Duarte ◽  
J.M.G. Abreu

In order to understand how gaited horses use their energy during exercise, a standardised field gaited test (SFGT) was developed to assess energy expenditure of four beat gaited horses independently of size, sex or breed. This work aimed at developing such an SFGT, using as main measurement parameter the heart rate (HR) of horses during the SFGT performance. Thirty-one four beat gaited horses were evaluated and divided into two groups: FIT (conditioned) and UNFIT (not conditioned). Horses were submitted to the SFGT and their heart rates were measured with a heart rate monitor as follows: right after being mounted, at the beginning of pre-test (HRSADDLE); at 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes of four beat gait dislocation; and at 15 minutes after the recovery period (T+15). Maximum HR (HRMAX); HR percentage over 150 beats per minute (HR%≯150), HR percentage over 170 beats per minute (HR%≯170), and average HR during the four beat gait stage (HRM@M) of SFGT were calculated. Results were analysed by ANOVA for repeated measures. Where significant differences were observed, ‘T’ test was performed and significance was set at 5%. The FIT group presented HRMAX, HR+15, HRM@M, HR%≯150 and HR%≯170 rates lower (P<0.05) than the UNFIT group. It was noted that there was a negative correlation between fitness and HRMAX (R=−0.67; P<0.001) and a positive correlation between HRMAX and HR+15 (R=0.60; P<0.001) when comparing the FIT to the UNFIT horses. In conclusion, during the SFGT, the FIT group was more efficient in energy expenditure than the UNFIT group, based on the results observed for the significantly lower HRs during the SFGT. It is relevant to note that the SFGT developed and used in this research, which was easily reproduced and accurate, was able to detect and confirm important adaptations related to fitness in the athletic horse.


2018 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 01006
Author(s):  
Miguel G. Molina ◽  
Priscila E. Garzón ◽  
Carolina J. Molina ◽  
Juan X. Nicola

With the uprising of Internet of Things (IoT) networks, new applications have taken advantage of this new concept. Having all devices and all people connected 24/7 have several advantages in a variated amount of disciplines. One of them is medicine and the e-health concept. The possibility of having a real time lecture of the vital signs of people can prevent a live threat situation. This paper describes the realization of a device capable of measuring the heart rate of a person and checking for abnormalities that may negatively affect the patient’s well-being. This project will make use of electronic devices known as microcontrollers, specifically from the Arduino family, enabling us to capture data, and, with the help of a network card and a RJ-45 cable, transfer it to a PC and visualize the heart rate in real time over its assigned IP address.


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