Apple Watch calorie count too high after update

since the last update my wstch is counting calories in the fitness workouts astronomically high. Ive restarted iphone and watch. Any ideas

Apple Watch Series 8, watchOS 26

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 9:00 AM

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LD150

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104,860 points

Jan 31, 2026 6:43 AM in response to WWwatc

Check your height weight and age is still correct and units are correct in iPhone, Watch app, My Watch tab, Health, health details, and iPhone, Watch app, My Watch tab, Workout, Units of measure.

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