Analyzing the impact of sports activity intensity on muscle capacity through integrated biosensor technology

Abstract

In the past few years, biosensor technology has paved the way for new insights into the physiological effects of physical exercise. Quantitative analysis, especially in the case of muscle capacity measurement, is the focus of studies to assess the impact of sports activities. Therefore, this study examines the impact of sports activity intensity on muscle capacity using an integrated biosensor system developed at Bandung State Polytechnic. Surface electromyography (sEMG) measurements were conducted on 30 participants aged 20–25 during various sports activities. Results showed a strong positive correlation (r=0.814) between sports activity frequency and muscle contraction, suggesting higher activity correlates with increased muscle activity. Conversely, the correlation during muscle relaxation was low (r=0.261), indicating independence from sports activity. In the future, it is expected that integrated biosensors will have the ability to concurrently measure and monitor various parameters like heart rate (via electrocardiogram), blood oxygen levels (via photoplethysmography), and blood pressure. The integrated biosensor system allows for comprehensive assessment and optimization of sports performance and injury prevention strategies.