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The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance
The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance
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The paper titled "The Impact of Wearable Technologies on Marginal Gains in Sports Performance: An Integrative Overview on Advances in Sports, Exercise, and Health" presents a comprehensive review of wearable technologies in sports. It aims to provide an integrative overview of how wearable devices contribute to marginal gains in athletic performance.

Key Points:

  1. Purpose: The paper reviews the impact of wearable technologies on sports performance, focusing on how they can lead to marginal gains for athletes and coaches.

  2. Classification of Wearables: The paper categorizes wearable devices into three main types:

    • Location-Based Wearables (LBW): Track movement and location using GPS, accelerometers, etc. Useful for analyzing training patterns and preventing injuries.
    • Biometric Wearables (BMW): Monitor physiological data like heart rate, sleep quality, and body temperature to track fitness levels and signs of overtraining.
    • Performance Wearables (PMW): Measure performance metrics such as power output, speed, and distance to optimize training and track progress.
  3. Applications: The paper highlights the use of wearables in various aspects of sports performance, including:

    • Training intensity: Helps athletes avoid overtraining by monitoring heart rate and other metrics.
    • Recovery: Tracks sleep quality and other recovery-related metrics to optimize recovery strategies.
    • Nutrition and Technique: Assists in logging dietary intake and identifying areas for improvement in technique.
  4. Limitations: Discusses the limitations of wearables, such as accuracy, validity, reliability, interpretability, and cost. Despite these challenges, wearable technologies are seen as valuable tools for improving athletic performance.

  5. Future Directions: The paper suggests that wearable technology will continue to evolve, with advancements in sensor technology and AI contributing to more accurate and comprehensive athletic monitoring and sports analytics.

This review ultimately indicates that wearable technologies can significantly enhance sports performance, marking a notable advancement in athletic monitoring and sports science.[1]

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wearable technologies marginal gains sports performance research
Migliaccio, G.M. The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/image/1783 (accessed on 03 July 2025).
Migliaccio GM. The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance. Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/image/1783. Published Sep 18, 2024. Accessed 03 July, 2025.
Migliaccio, Gian Mario. The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance. 2024. Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/image/1783.
Migliaccio, G.M. (2024). The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance. Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/image/1783
Migliaccio, Gian Mario. "The Impact of Wearable Technologies in Sports Performance." Encyclopedia, 2024, https://encyclopedia.pub/image/1783. Accessed 03 July, 2025.
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