| Paper title: |
Study on running parameters monitored with a smartwatch as part of a short-distance experimental test |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.4316/SAM.2025.0218 |
| Published in: | Volume XVIII issue 2/ 2025 |
| Publishing date: | 2025 |
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| Author(s): | Casandra Silviu |
| Abstract. | This study aims to evaluate physiological parameters and physical performance during a short, high-intensity running event, using a smartwatch to monitor heart rate, power, and cadence. The study hypothesis assumes that these devices can provide accurate and relevant data and that the measured values are influenced by the running speed and effort level of the participants. The testing was carried out during the Researchers’ Night event at the “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava, with the participation of 21 people who gave their informed consent for the experiment. Participants performed five repetitions of a 20 m run, while physiological parameters were recorded in real time. The objectives of the study included measuring heart rate, monitoring power output, determining cadence, analyzing the relationship between running speed and physiological response, and verifying the reliability of the data obtained from the smartwatch. The results suggest that the smartwatch is an effective tool for assessing physical performance and identifying individual differences between participants. The study also provides useful information for designing personalized training programs aimed at optimizing heart rate, power, and cadence during high-intensity exercise. |
| Keywords: | parameters, running, monitoring, smartwatch |
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