Validation of Fitbit-Flex as a measure of free-living physical activity in a community-based phase III cardiac rehabilitation population

Conclusion Fitbit-Flex is accurate in assessing attainment of physical activity guideline recommendations and is useful for monitoring physical activity in cardiac patients. The device does, however, slightly over-estimate step counts and MVPA.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research