Open AccessPhysical Activity and Exercise for Optimal Disease Prevention: Clinical Evidence
Author(s) -
Gabriel J. Sanders
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
research directs in health sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2768-492X
DOI - 10.53520/rdhs2022.10431
Subject(s) - wearable computer , wearable technology , physical activity , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , scale (ratio) , medicine , exercise intensity , calorie , computer science , heart rate , applied psychology , psychology , blood pressure , physics , quantum mechanics , radiology , embedded system , endocrinology
Previous physical activity guidelines from health organizations provide general physical activity and exercise intensity and duration recommendations. These guidelines have experienced very little change over the last two decades, despite significant changes in technology, more specifically wearable technology. The guidelines typical refer to exercise intensity as low, moderate and vigorous intensity based on a metabolic equivalent scale (MET) or a subjective scale. With wearable technology being accessible, affordable, reliable, and accurate, more attention should be given address recommendations that are multifaceted and specific. Most wearable technology can easily track sleep, steps, calories, hear rate, and exercise time within certain heart rate training zones. Research has shown that monitoring exercise and physical activity with wearable technology can improve health outcomes3.