Validity of activity trackers, smartphones, and phone applications to measure steps in various walking conditions
ConclusionThe iPhone SE the Garmin Vivofit 2 are accurate tools for step counting in different age groups and during various walking conditions, even during slow walking. The phone's position does not impact the accuracy of step detection, which substantially improves the versatility for physical activity assessment in clinical and research settings.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Christoph H öchsmann, Raphael Knaier, Jennifer Eymann, Jonas Hintermann, Denis Infanger, Arno Schmidt‐Trucksäss Tags: Original Article Source Type: research