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Monthly challenge / daily average calculations in the activity app

I noticed that the daily average calculation as part of the monthly challenges in the activity app is somewhat erratic and not always correct and wouldn't allow me to complete the challenge if I listened to the recommendation. Am I the only one with this issue?


Example:

Monthly challenge: burn 20100 calories.

Burnt so far: 19350 at 22.50 of the 28th April.

Difference: 750 to go.

Days left in the month: 2 full days and 1 hour 10min.

Activity app recommendation: Try to burn 250 calories a day for the rest of the months.


That only works if I would have burnt another 250 calories in the last hour of the day even though I already hit my move goal.


Today

Burnt so far: 19425 at 11.30 of the 29th April

Days left in the month: 1 full day and 12.30 hours.

Activity app reco: Try to burn at least 675 calories a day for the rest of the month.


This disregards the 12.5 hours I have still left today?




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Posted on Apr 29, 2020 5:29 AM

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Apr 30, 2020 10:35 AM in response to tobias270

Hello tobias270,


Thank you for posting. If I understand correctly, you might be seeing unexpected calorie calculations. I'm glad to see if I can offer some helpful information.


The best place to start is to make sure your height and weight are set correctly in your Health profile since this can affect calorie calculations. Here's how, from the resource titled Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch:


"Keep your personal information up to date

Your Apple Watch uses your personal information — such as your height, weight, gender, and age — to calculate how many calories you burn and more. 

To update your personal information, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Health > Health Profile. Tap Edit, then tap the item that you want to change."


I also recommend making sure your iPhone and Apple Watch are fully updated:


How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch


Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Update your Apple Watch


Hopefully this helps. Have a good one.

Monthly challenge / daily average calculations in the activity app

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