worn heart rate sensors can be challenging in certain sports or in field settings. New
technologies, such as photoplethysmography (PPG), have enabled heart-rate monitoring at
alternate sites. However, to date, the accuracy and validity of various PPG sensors has not
been examined in detail. The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the
validity of an arm-worn PPG sensor during yoga sequences. Methods Fifteen college-aged …
Purpose Traditional heart-rate monitoring through the use of electrocardiograms or chest-
worn heart rate sensors can be challenging in certain sports or in field settings. New
technologies, such as photoplethysmography (PPG), have enabled heart-rate monitoring at
alternate sites. However, to date, the accuracy and validity of various PPG sensors has not
been examined in detail. The purpose of the present investigation was to determine the
validity of an arm-worn PPG sensor during yoga sequences. Methods Fifteen college-aged …