Does a polar chest strap pair with an Apple Watch more accurately than an Apple Watch alone on low, moderate, and high exercise intensities? A cross-sectional study

The Apple Watch is valid for measuring heart rate during low to moderate exercise intensity, and its validity can be increased at high exercise intensities or after recovery from exercise by adding it to the Polar chest strap and holding hands on the handrail while performing exercises.

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The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Published
2025-09-12
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https://doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.25.16270-1
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Sports injuries and prevention
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Does a polar chest strap pair with an Apple Watch more accurately than an Apple Watch alone on low, moderate, and high exercise intensities? A cross-sectional study

Alaa Khushhal
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Sports injuries and prevention
article

Does a polar chest strap pair with an Apple Watch more accurately than an Apple Watch alone on low, moderate, and high exercise intensities? A cross-sectional study

Alaa Khushhal
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Abstract

The Apple Watch is valid for measuring heart rate during low to moderate exercise intensity, and its validity can be increased at high exercise intensities or after recovery from exercise by adding it to the Polar chest strap and holding hands on the handrail while performing exercises.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical FitnessVol. 65(11)
Umm al-Qura University (SA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
Sports injuries and prevention
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