Methods for measuring the heart rate during physical activities

Abstract

This contribution examines methods and procedures for the measurement of a person's heart rate during physical activities. The main emphasis is being placed on the use of a measuring device for a project called "Fireman - rescuer of the future". The article describes the most common methods of heart rate measuring, their advantages and disadvantages and also their possible use for the "fireman of the future". The conclusion is devoted to the design of a device for measuring the heart rate using a method of detection of an R wave of the ECG signal, a description of detection and the processing methods of QRS complex of the ECG signal.