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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Exercise Physiology
    • Wearable Technology

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    • Consumer wearables like Fitbit are popular for promoting physical activity (PA) in research.
    • Fitbit's PA intensity measures are less accurate than research-grade accelerometers (ActiGraph).
    • This limits Fitbit's utility for precise PA intensity research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To model ActiGraph-based intensity estimates using Fitbit data.
    • To improve the accuracy of physical activity intensity measurement using consumer wearables.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a model using minute-level data from 19 subjects wearing both ActiGraph GT3X and Fitbit Flex.
    • Utilized steps, metabolic equivalents, and intensity levels from Fitbit to predict ActiGraph intensity.
    • Employed a naïve Bayes classifier, selecting it for its lowest error rate.

    Main Results:

    • The model reduced overall Fitbit-to-ActiGraph errors from 19.97% to 16.32%.
    • Misclassification of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) estimates decreased by 40%.
    • Eliminated statistically significant differences in MVPA estimates between ActiGraph and Fitbit.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed model enhances the utility of Fitbit for measuring MVPA in research.
    • This offers a cost-effective alternative to ActiGraph GT3X for young, healthy adults.
    • Supports the use of consumer wearables for accurate PA intensity research.