Measuring fitness with a smartphone app
This study tests if a smartphone app can accurately measure fitness levels in older adults. You walk or exercise while the app estimates your maximum oxygen use (a key fitness measure).
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 75 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.9.
- You are generally healthy and can answer 'no' to all questions on a standard health readiness questionnaire.
- You do not have any heart, lung, or other conditions that would make exercise unsafe.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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