Peter Gamma (Physiologist & Director) Meditation Research Institute Switzerland (MRIS)

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19.18 For runs on a treadmill at 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 mph at zero inclined, a 3 lead ECG is gold standard for HR measurement

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Last Updated on September 30, 2022 by pg@petergamma.org

According to the paper of the Group of cardiologist Milind Y. Desai, Cleveland Clinic Ohio:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6732081/

with the exercise protocol:

“In each subject, right and left wrist circumferences were measured using a tape measure to ensure that no wrist was too small for the watch strap. Wrist-worn monitors were affixed above the ulnar styloid. Once all devices were on, the resting HR was recorded for each device. Subjects were then asked to run at the following levels (in mph) on the treadmill: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at zero incline. This incline was chosen because it is most reflective of average elevation completed on a long endurance run. It also allowed us to assess the impact of speed on HR, while limiting other variables, as an increase in incline can raise HR. Subjects were asked to run for at least 2 min at each of these speeds. HR was assessed from the four devices at 2 min of activity at each level in order to ensure steady state HR had been achieved (3). Subjects were asked to hold the treadmill bars so watch readings could be documented over a period of approximately 5 s. Values were then entered into an IRB-approved database. Once HR was recorded, subjects were given the option to rest or move the treadmill speed to the next level. After completion of all six levels, HR was assessed post-exercise at one and two min. Preliminary studies were conducted on five subjects to ensure smooth function of the protocol”.

  • It is a pity that we have no YouTube video from Rob Ter Horst the Quantitative Scientist with the Polar H10 chest strap and a 3 lead ECG
  • It is a pity that we have no paper of the Swiss Federal Institute of Sports in Magglingen which uses this protocol with the Polar H10 chest strap and a 3 lead ECG

Then we where able to compare the results of Rob ter Horst and the Swiss Federal Institute of Sports in Magglingen with the Polar H10 to the results of the group of Cardiologist Milind Y. Desai with the Polar H7.