Samsung and the University of Michigan Sports and Exercise Science Initiative Team Up to Bring More Advanced Smartwatch Technology to Runners Study to provide insights and lessons on sweat loss and VO2 max to runners taking advantage of Galaxy Watch features
Samsung Electronics and the University of Michigan’s Exercise and Sports Sciences Initiative (ESSI) have launched a research partnership to explore smartwatch technology to help runners manage their health and physical activity by providing more reliable data and precise.
The Michigan Performance Research Laboratory (MiPR), ESSI’s primary research laboratory, will oversee an eight-month study using the Galaxy Watch series to estimate VO2 Maximum and sweat loss of the participants during their race. The study will compare baseline data.1 against smartwatch data from indoor (treadmill) and outdoor running tests at different distances, from 2.5 km to 20 km.
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Runners of all levels face sweat loss, dehydration, and heat management, especially during the summer months. The teams at Samsung and the University of Michigan hope the study results will further improve smartwatch technology, giving runners more accurate measurements of their health metrics to help them address these issues.
Samsung chose MiPR Lab for this study due to its established relationships within the wearable technology industry and running community, as well as the unique skills of its researchers. Co-investigators Adam Lepley, associate director – research; Alexandra DeJong Lempke, associate director – academics; and Ken Kozloff, co-director of ESSI, bring expertise in sports medicine, running injuries and performance, wearable technology, and applied/translational research. The ESSI MiPR Lab collaborated with the University of Michigan Athletic Department, several professional sports organizations, and industry leaders to gain significant insights into wearable technology that can be applied to sports and exercise.
“Samsung is committed to delivering more meaningful health insights through our collaborations with industry leaders and academic institutions,” said Hon Pak, vice president and head of digital health team, MX Business at Samsung Electronics. “We are excited to partner with the University of Michigan Sports and Exercise Sciences Initiative, experts in the fields of fitness and sports health, to provide even more meaningful information to runners who rely on the Galaxy Watch series for their precision and customization. motivation. »
“For the Michigan Performance Research Laboratory, the opportunity to work with Samsung and leverage the advanced sensors and health and wellness trackers of one of the most popular smartwatches lends additional credibility to our research,” Kozloff said. “It’s exciting to participate in a study that has a positive impact on our community, and we have received an overwhelming response from subjects looking to learn more about themselves and apply their training.” »
Participant registration and data collection are already underway thanks to an enthusiastic response from local runners. “Ann Arbor is home to a strong running community, from community runners to Olympic contenders,” Kozloff says.
The recently launched Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Galaxy Watch6 Classic feature personalized fitness training, advanced sleep management and health monitoring to keep users motivated and focused on their goals.2 For runners, the new Custom Heart Rate Zone feature3 provides five optimal levels of running intensity based on individual physical abilities, allowing them to set goals based on their own abilities. Additionally, Track Run helps runners record their runs on a running track. During a run, Galaxy Watch provides in-depth analysis, including asymmetry, regularity and ground contact time, to help improve performance and reduce injuries.
1 Galaxy Watch Voice2 Peak and sweat loss measurements were compared with CPET (cardiopulmonary exercise test) and weight change, respectively.
2 Intended for general wellness and fitness purposes only. It is not intended to be used in the detection, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring or management of any medical condition or disease. Any health information accessed through the Device and/or Application should not be considered medical advice. Users should seek medical advice. Some features may vary by market, carrier, or paired device.
3 To update the ranges of each running heart rate zone based on cardiopulmonary capacity, it is necessary to run outdoors for more than 10 minutes at a constant speed of 4 km/h or more.
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