Abstract
Wearable technology such as COROS has advanced athletic monitoring; however, the accuracy of its physiological measurements must be validated to ensure effective use in training and performance settings. The purpose of this study is to compare physiological metrics obtained from COROS running watches with gold-standard laboratory instruments to determine their validity. Methods will include three separate testing sessions. The first, an indoor laboratory session, will assess VO2 max, lactate threshold (heart rate and pace), and energy expenditure using a metabolic cart, electrocardiogram (EKG), and a portable lactate analyzer. The second, an outdoor session, will evaluate GPS-derived distance, pace, and running power on a 400-meter track using a Stryd pod and Athlete’s Stat system. The third, a rest session, will measure heart rate variability (HRV), sleep duration and stages, and perceived training load using polysomnography, EKG, and a rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scale. Findings from this study will provide insight into the accuracy and practical application of COROS wearable technology in both laboratory and real-world conditions.
Faculty Advisor
Justin Montney
Department/Program
Health and Human Performance
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
4-9-2026
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Lampert, Tyler; Darrah, Christian; and DeGarmo, Gage
(2026)
"How Reliable is Your Run Data? A Framework for the Physiological Validation of COROS Wearable Technology,"
SACAD: Scholarly Activities: Vol. 2026, Article 46.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2026/iss2026/46
