Peter Marino, CPT, CHC

Are fitness trackers accurate at calorie counting?

Do fitness trackers calculate calories accurately? Right out of the box, no fitness tracker is 100
percent accurate in counting the calories burned by physical activity. That’s because calorie-burning depends on so many factors such as health, speed, body weight, height, physical strength, type of workout environment and other variables.

Studies show that different fitness apps deliver variable results. Stress, hydration levels, temperature, excitement, and other factors also impact the burn rate.¹

Related: Exercise Enhancement Protocol

The good news is that fitness apps motivate people to get more exercise and burn more calories. …read more