New research finds Apple Watch calorie tracking off by nearly 28%. Here's what users should know and how it impacts your fitness goals.
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Apple Watch Calorie Tracking Inaccuracy Revealed Is the Apple Watch Accurate for Calorie Tracking? Here’s What You Need to Know If you're wondering how accurate the Apple Watch is for tracking calories burned, recent scientific research offers a clear answer: not very. While the Apple Watch excels in monitoring heart rate and counting steps, a new peer-reviewed meta-analysis from the University of Mississippi reveals that its calorie estimates can be significantly off. The study shows an average error rate of nearly 28% in energy expenditure measurements, raising concerns for anyone relying on the device for weight loss , fitness tracking , or health optimization . Image : Google Whether you're using your Apple Watch to maintain a calorie deficit , plan exercise routines , or simply stay active, it’s essential to understand the limitations of its metrics—especially when it comes to energy expenditure . Heart Rate and Step Tracking? Reliable. Calories Burned? Not So Much The researchers analyzed 56 clinica…
