The Movement Link Podcast
I'm an Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Sports Nutritionist, exploring the link between movement, mindset and lifestyle. Put your earbuds in, get moving, and I hope you enjoy everything this podcast has to offer.
The Movement Link Podcast
#113. Calories burned: is your smart watch really accurate?
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
