In health app active energy show less then move

Hello,


I'm experiencing difficulty with my Health App, specifically the tracking of Active Energy. My total active energy is not including all my data from workouts, even though the data is being properly imported elsewhere.


Yesterday, I completed an indoor ride on my trainer. I tracked the ride using Strava. The data was imported automatically from Strava into my Health App (all read and write permissions enabled). This information was picked up in my Fitness app (I closed my rings), and was also picked up in my Workouts section of Health (a workout of 1.5hrs is shown). However, when I go to Active Energy, the daily total is not including the calaries accumulated during my workout - all I see are the calories logged by my Apple Watch throughout the day.


What's strange is that when I go into All Recorded Data, there is an input from Strava for the ~1,000 calories from the workout, but this is not reflected in the total from the day. I was wearing my Apple Watch for the duration of the workout, but it was not recording a workout - it was just on my wrist. It recorded several smaller calorie values during the time of my workout, but it wasn't getting the full values. For some reason the watch didn't appear to be tracking the same information (it may have been locked while I was riding on the trainer as I had just gotten up). Would the locked watch perhaps be the culprit?


Wondering why, even though the total calories show up in my Move ring in Fitness, the time of the workout (and it's associated calories) show up in the Workouts tab, but for some reason the calories aren't accounted for in the Active Energy tab. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 28, 2024 12:17 AM

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Feb 28, 2024 12:38 AM in response to Nitinkhushaljain

The scenario you describe seems to be related to how the "Move" and "Active Energy" metrics function in the Health app, and not necessarily a malfunction.


Here's a breakdown:

  • Move: This metric specifically tracks calories burned through physical movement detected by your Apple Watch. Activities like walking, running, swimming, etc., contribute to the Move ring.
  • Active Energy: This metric represents a broader picture of your daily energy expenditure, including both movement-based activities and basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the number of calories your body burns at rest.


Fitness app fetches the Resting energy from the health App. If you do not want them you may delete them. See the pics below



There is nothing to become paranoid about this. If you are measuring the Active Energy then you ought to know the Resting Energy too.



However, your may read below to understand what it means for you.


Total Energy used by your body = Resting Energy + Active Energy: You may get more insight into the Total Energy --> Energy Consumption Of The Human Body - Stanford University



Resting Energy

This is an estimate of the energy your body uses each day while minimally active. Additional physical activity requires more energy over and above Resting Energy (see Active Energy).



Active Energy

This is an estimate of energy burned over and above your Resting Energy use (Resting Energy). Active Energy includes activities such as strolling, pushing your wheelchair, and household chores, as well as exercises such as cycling and dancing. Your total energy use is the sum of your Resting Energy and Active Energy. 


Here's why your "Active Energy" might be lower than "Move":

  1. Workout Tracking: If your Apple Watch wasn't actively recording your workout (due to being locked or not recognizing the activity type), the "Move" wouldn't reflect those calories. However, the imported data from Strava might still show up in the "Workouts" section.
  2. Active Energy vs. Total Calories: "Active Energy" doesn't directly translate to total calories burned, as it includes BMR. So, even though you burned calories during the workout, the "Active Energy" might not reflect the full amount if it's already accounted for in your BMR.




Tap on Show all Health Data

Total 1,990 Cal (Shown in the Pic posted by you) = Active Energy + Resting Energy (From the Health App)


An example from my iPhone given below





Here are some suggestions:

  • Ensure accurate workout tracking: Start your workout session on your Apple Watch for a more accurate reflection in both "Move" and "Active Energy."
  • Check data source priority: In the Health app settings, you can verify that "Apple Watch" is the prioritized data source for fitness data.
  • Calibrate your Apple Watch: Regularly calibrating your watch ensures accurate distance and calorie measurements. You can find instructions on Apple's support page Calibrate your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support.





Feb 28, 2024 12:40 AM in response to Nitinkhushaljain

Connecting Strava and the Apple Health App

icon in the upper right corner of the You tab. Select Applications, Services, and Devices > Health > Select the plus sign icon. Tap Connect on the next screen. You'll be taken to the Health Access page, where you can enable the sharing of data from Strava to Health.


Health App and Strava



With the Strava watch app, activities are synced directly to the Strava mobile app on your phone. Using Apple Fitness, activities are stored in Apple Health and ...


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