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@article{193249,
        author = {Dr. Priya Nandy},
        title = {From Sensor to Success: A Comprehensive Review of Wearable Technology for Athlete Monitoring and Performance Optimization},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {4460-4468},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193249},
        abstract = {Wearable technology has instigated a profound transformation within sports science, establishing a capability for continuous, real-time monitoring of complex physiological parameters and fundamentally promoting data-driven performance optimization. Contemporary devices—such as advanced heart rate monitors, GPS trackers, accelerometers, and sophisticated biosensors—collect a comprehensive suite of vital metrics. These include heart rate variability (HRV), oxygen saturation (SpO2), body temperature, quantification of sleep quality, and crucial recovery indices. This deluge of data provides unprecedented, granular insights into an athlete’s physiological status. Coaches are now empowered to individualize training loads with high precision, effectively prevent the onset of overtraining syndrome, and elevate performance through strictly evidence-based decision-making. Furthermore, the seamless integration of these wearable systems with artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics significantly strengthens predictive modelling capabilities, enabling the proactive identification of fatigue, immediate injury risk, and long-term performance trends. While challenges persist regarding data reliability, user privacy, and the ethical use of biometric information, continuous advancements in sensor miniaturization, accuracy, and comfort are making monitoring ubiquitous. Ultimately, wearable technology is actively redefining sports physiology by effectively bridging the gap between scientific theory and practical application, successfully converting raw physiological data into actionable intelligence that enhances both competitive performance and the long-term health and safety of the athlete.},
        keywords = {Wearable technology, heart rate variability, performance tracking, biosensors, AI in sports, data analytics, athlete monitoring},
        month = {February},
        }