The Movement Link Podcast

#113. Calories burned: is your smart watch really accurate?


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Smart watches and fitness trackers are great, but can you really rely on them to tell you how much you should be eating? In this episode, I dive into how accurate (or not) your calories burned data really is, and why it shouldn’t be calling the shots on your food choices. 

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References:

  • How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies.
  • Accuracy in Wrist-Worn, Sensor-Based Measurements of Heart Rate and Energy Expenditure in a Diverse Cohort
  • Evaluating the Validity of Current Mainstream Wearable Devices in Fitness Tracking Under Various Physical Activities
  • Accuracy of Heart Rate Watches: Implications for Weight Management
  • Accuracy of Fitbit Devices: Systematic Review
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The Movement Link PodcastBy Jemma Aitken | Exercise Physiologist & Sports Nutritionist