Validation of the SenseWear armband in circuit resistance training with different loads

Abstract

The use of the SenseWear 1M armband (SWA), an objective monitor of physical activity, is a relatively new device used by researchers to measure energy expenditure. These monitors are practical, relatively inexpensive and easy-to-use. The aim of the present study was to assess the validity of SWAs for the measurement of energy expenditure (EE) in circuit resistance training (CRT) at three different intensities in moderately active, healthy subjects. The study subjects (17 females, 12 males) undertook CRT at 30, 50 and 70% of the 15 repetition máximum for each exercise component wearing an SWA as well as an Oxycon Mobile (OM) portable metabolic system (a gold standard method for measuring EE). The EE rose as exercise intensity increased, but was underestimated by the SWAs. For women, Bland-Altman plots showed a bias of 1.13 ± 1.48 METs and 32.1 ± 34.0 kcal in favour of the OM system, while for men valúes of 2.33 ± 1.82 METs and 75.8 ± 50.8 kcal were recorded.Communicated by Klaas R Westerterp.

Validation and reliability of two activity monitors for energy expenditure assessment

“…However, the SWA, without great accuracy, indicated increased EE during static activities as shown previously in other studies. 15,27 Both monitors were reliable to estimate REE, EE during ergocycling and for the sedentary tasks performed during the remaining 7.5-h period. By design, we observed significant differences during the treadmill exercises.…”

“…It showed good reliabilities over a large range of activities, from rest 2,4 to cycling 12,13 but underestimated EE during low speed walking on treadmill 14 and during high intensity exercises. 15,16 Its validity to estimate TEE has been assessed using the DLW technique; improved precision was found with newer versions of the sensor (Pro3) and its software (Innerview 6.1) 2,3,17 compared to previous (Pro 2; Innerview 4.1), 4 but SWA still underestimates TEE compared to DLW (−112 2 and −117 4 kcal/day). Comparisons between the two software versions have been previously published.…”

Cardiovascular Fitness and Energy Expenditure Response during a Combined Aerobic and Circuit Weight Training Protocol

“…We further investigated total EE and the contributions of both aerobic and anaerobic EE. EE during CWT has been previously investigated using metabolic carts [26] or accelerometers [30–32], where aerobic-only estimates of EE are taken into account. The aerobic methods used to calculate the EE of anaerobic activities may significantly affect EE estimation [7].…”

Validity of SenseWear® Armband v5.2 and v2.2 for estimating energy expenditure

“…It combines data from a triaxial accelerometer and several heat sensors with demographic characteristics including gender, age, height, weight, and handedness in order to estimate energy expenditure utilizing proprietary algorithms developed by the manufacturer. The algorithms are periodically updated to improve energy expenditure estimation, which have been evaluated by a number of investigators (Benito et al, 2012; Berntsen et al, 2010; Brazeau et al, 2011; Drenowatz & Eisenmann, 2011; Erdogan, Cetin, Karatosun, & Baydar, 2010; Fruin & Rankin, 2004; King, Torres, Potter, Brooks, & Coleman, 2004; Lee, Kim, Bai, Gaesser, & Welk, 2014; Papazoglou et al, 2006; Smith, Lanningham-Foster, Welk, & Campbell, 2012; Van Hoye, Boen, & Lefevre, 2014; Welk, McClain, Eisenmann, & Wickel, 2007). The current commercially available software algorithm is the Innerview Research Software “SenseWear 8.1”, which uses algorithm version (v) 5.2.…”