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Validation of the Fitbit One, Garmin Vivofit and Jawbone UP activity tracker in estimation of energy expenditure during treadmill walking and running

Kym PriceDeparment of Exercise Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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Stephen R. BirdDeparment of Exercise Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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Noel LythgoDeparment of Exercise Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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Isaac S. RajDeparment of Exercise Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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Jason Y. L. WongDeparment of Exercise Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
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Chris LynchDeparment of Exercise Sciences, School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 208-215 | Received 18 Jun 2016, Accepted 20 Oct 2016, Published online: 05 Dec 2016

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