Running is among the most popular sporting hobbies and often chosen specifically for
intrinsic psychological benefits. However, up to 40% of runners may experience exercise …

Wireless sensing systems are required for continuous health monitoring and data collection.
It allows for patient data collection in real time rather than through time-consuming and …

Existing devices for generating electrical power from water vapor in ambient air require high
levels of relative humidity (RH), cannot operate for prolonged periods, and provide …

Emerging evidence suggests that respiratory frequency (fR) is a valid marker of physical
effort. This has stimulated interest in developing devices that allow athletes and exercise …

Given the importance of respiratory frequency (f R) as a valid marker of physical effort, there
is a growing interest in developing wearable devices measuring f R in applied exercise …

In this paper, a grooved polymer optical fiber (POF) sensor embedded in polyurethane is to
monitor human respiratory rate. First, the luminescence characteristics of POFs with different …

Running is a popular sport throughout the world. Breathing strategies like stable breathing
and slow breathing can positively influence the runner's physiological and psychological …

This chapter illustrates the main parameters that can be detected by means of wearable
devices specifically designed for sport activities, with a focus on wearables for long-distance …

Many runners struggle to find a rhythm during running. This may be because 20-40% of
runners experience unexplained, unpleasant breathlessness at exercise onset. Locomotor …

Respiratory Inductance Plethysmography (RIP) is a non-invasive method for the
measurement of respiratory rates and lung volumes. Accurate detection of respiratory rates …