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Wearable Sensors for Precise Exercise Monitoring and Analysis
Bo Su1, Fengyu Li1,2, Bingtian Su1
1School of Physical Education, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Speed Capability Research, Su Bingtian Center for Speed Research and Training, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China.
Abstract:
The adoption of wearable sensors for precision training has accelerated in recent years, yet most studies and reviews remain device- or feasibility-centric and lack a field-ready decision framework. This review organizes wearable sensing across four monitoring dimensions-physiological, kinematic, biochemical, and dynamic-and maps them onto three training pillars: physical, technical, and tactical. From the perspectives of athletes and coaches, we operationalize quality control, threshold, and feedback loop to translate measurement into action. We critically appraise key limitations, including signal robustness under high-intensity motion, inter-individual variability and limited model generalizability, cross-device data fusion and latency, battery life and wearability, privacy and data ownership, and limited accessibility beyond elite settings. Looking ahead, we advocate a shift from mere multidimensional measurement to a verifiable, reusable, and deployable precision-training ecosystem that delivers actionable metrics and clear decision support for practitioners.
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