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Q: Other Workout App not showing accurate calories burned

A few weeks ago i switched from an iPhone 6 Plus and an iPhone 6S Plus. Ever since then I've had issues with the Other Workout App. When I had my iPhone 6 it would show accurate results, but now it's showing an extremely low calorie burn for the exact same workout

 

For example, I did an intense cardio workout with an average heart rate of 170 BPM. These are the results.

 

 

 

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It only shows 168 active calories burned and 219 total calories. It used to show around 450 which is a more accurate reading according to most heart rate/calories burned calculator. Furthermore, I did a test and turned on the Other Workout app AFTER my workout for the same amount of time. It read the following:IMG_1600 copy.png

 

My resting heart rate was pretty high because it was right after the workout, but nonetheless according to my Apple Watch I burn only 30 more calories during an intense cardio workout than I do not doing much of anything.

 

Here's an example of what the watch used to read before I switched phones:

 

 

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436 active calories on a workout that's only 5 minutes longer with a lower average heart rate. This seems like a much more accurate reading and obviously a HUGE difference than what it is showing now.

 

For the record I've tried resetting my watch, unpairing and re pairing and re calibrating with a 20 minute outdoor walk with no success. I appreciate any assistance.

Apple Watch, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Feb 28, 2016 11:21 AM

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  • by Jonathan UK,

    Jonathan UK Jonathan UK Feb 28, 2016 11:42 AM in response to ofierro874
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    Feb 28, 2016 11:42 AM in response to ofierro874

    Hi

     

    When tracking a workout using Other as the activity type, Apple Watch estimates active calories based on whichever is the higher of:

     

    • The equivalent of a brisk walk, or;
    • Data recorded by the heart rate sensor.

     

    Activity estimations - including the definition of a brisk walk - depend, in part, on your personal information. To check that this has been entered accurately and to update it over time:

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Health > Edit (upper-right).

     

    It may also help to reset your calibration data and start afresh:

    - On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > Privacy > Motion & Fitness > tap on Reset Calibration Data.

     

    To calibrate again, follow the instructions in the support article below, including:

     

    • Record Outdoor Walk and/or Outdoor Run workouts using the Workout app on your watch.
    • Do this for around 20 minutes at each of the speeds at which you normally walk or run.
    • Continuing with further calibration over time should help to further improve the accuracy of estimations.
    • During calibration activities, take your iPhone with you, with Location Services turned on.
    • Allow your arm to swing naturally during the workout.

     

    More information:

    Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support

    Use the Workout app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

    Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support