Accuracy of smartwatches in predicting distance running performance
This study confirmed that the smartwatch exhibits high precision in predicting 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon performances, with an accuracy exceeding 97%. The performance prediction features of smartwatches can effectively guide amateur runners in setting reasonable competition goals and preparing for races.
Authors
- Yuxuan Qi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5927-815X)
- Zheng Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3229-2795)
- Jiansong Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3999-2636)
- Gangrui Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8020-0835)
- Kai Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3616-2047)
Institutions
- Nanjing Sport Institute (CN)
- Springfield College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
- Published
- 2025-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fspor.2025.1517632
- Primary Topic
- Sports Performance and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00