Assessing Intense Physical Activity Among Smokers Via Using Smart Watch an Analytical Cross-Sectional Study

• DOI: 10.61919/jhrr.v3i2.228
• Publication Date: 2023-12-24T12:13:26Z
• Authors: Sabar Jamila; Sabar Mina; Shehzada Azan Ayaz; Momina; Ubaid Ullah; Inayat Ullah
• Keywords: Treadmill; Cross-sectional study

Background: Smoking is a well-known risk factor for various health conditions, particularly affecting cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Despite extensive research, the impact of smoking on physical performance during intense activity remains inadequately explored. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by examining effects responses. Objective: The primary goal was assess activity, specifically focusing differences in heart rate (HR) responses endurance between smokers non-smokers. Methods: In analytical cross-sectional study, 30 participants (15 15 non-smokers) were recruited. employed Six-Minute Walk Distance (6MWD) test, Balke treadmill protocol, Ekblom-Bak test evaluate performance. Heart rates monitored using Garmin Vivismar4 smartwatches. Statistical analyses, including T-tests, performed compare results two groups. Results: Smokers demonstrated significantly lower distance covered 6MWD (0.22 ± 0.05 km) compared non-smokers (0.26 0.06 km). tests, showed HR (94.8 22.3 bpm 94.6 28.1 bpm, respectively) (143.2 27.0 139.9 25.1 bpm). findings suggest compromised response smokers. Conclusion: concludes that adversely affects activity. These underscore importance considering status assessment fitness highlight need further research long-term implications smoking.