DiscoverBite Me NutritionEpisode 103: Can you trust the calories on your watch?
Episode 103: Can you trust the calories on your watch?

Episode 103: Can you trust the calories on your watch?

Update: 2025-05-09
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In this chat, I talk about smart devices—things like fitness trackers, Fitbits, Garmins, and my personal fave, the Apple Watch—and how they measure calorie burn and energy expenditure. 

Spoiler: they’re not super accurate when it comes to calorie tracking.

I break down why that is, and more importantly, how you can still use the data in a helpful way without getting too caught up in the exact numbers. 

It’s all about understanding the limits of the tech while still making the most of what it can do for your health and fitness goals.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction to Smart Devices and Fitness Trackers
02:23 The Inaccuracy of Calorie Tracking
05:11 Using Smart Devices Effectively

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Episode 103: Can you trust the calories on your watch?

Episode 103: Can you trust the calories on your watch?

Jonathan Steedman, APD