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Nov 17, 2015 9:31 AM in response to stihlrunningby mario49,Hello stihlrunning,
After reviewing your post, It sounds like the Apple watch could be more calibrated. I would recommend you read this article, it may be able to help troubleshoot the issue.
You are able to reset the calibration and recalibrate it to be more accurate.
Calibrating your Apple Watch for improved Workout and Activity accuracy - Apple Support
open the Watch app on your iPhone. Tap the My Watch tab, then tap Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Reset Calibration Data.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
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Nov 17, 2015 1:11 PM in response to stihlrunningby G3gator,But, how do you know the Fitbit calorie count is correct?
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Nov 17, 2015 6:26 PM in response to stihlrunningby michaelfrommahwah,I am having a similar problem. My phone was mistakenly wiped Saturday night and upgraded to iOS 9.1. I did not have a backup so the phone was rebuilt and my Apple Watch was reset and re-paired to the phone. When using the elliptical workout in the workout app I am only registering 1/2 the calories that I used to. I usually do about 60 minutes and get calories burned in the high 600's to mid 700's depending on my speed etc. but now I barely break 400. Something just does not seem right. I am going to try to reset the watch again. Any other ideas?
iPhone 6, iOS 9.1, Apple Watch 42mm 2.0.1
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Nov 18, 2015 7:20 AM in response to michaelfrommahwahby stihlrunning,I have tried recalibrating my watch and, to date, that has not helped! Unless Apple comes out with a fix for this, I don't think I will be relying on my Apple Watch for calorie count. For example:
Yesterday I did a 5.06 mile hill run and burned 550 calories according to my Polar HR monitor. Apple Watch had me burning 381 calories. Prior to the update, my watch was within 20 calories of my HR monitor during exercise (I always wear my HR monitor during cardio). For the entire day my watch gave me a total calorie burn of 1967. Absolutely cannot be correct! I have a BMR of 1305. That paired with my run is a minimum of 1855. So, my watch is basically saying I only burned another 112 calories during the entire rest of the day! No way! Granted, I no longer have a super physical job, but I take care of my 2 year old twins and run my retail store all day!
Apple really messed something up here!
I am going to wear my HR monitor around the clock again for a few days (again) and see what I actually burn over a 24 hour period. This will give me a good idea where my Apple Watch is standing now. But, I truly believe that Apple needs to address this issue in an update. A lot of people like myself bought the Apple Watch for its activity tracking!
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Nov 18, 2015 7:35 AM in response to stihlrunningby G3gator,"Yesterday I did a 5.06 mile hill run and burned 550 calories according to my Polar HR monitor. Apple Watch had me burning 381 calories."
Does the Polar count active calories or total calories?
George
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Nov 18, 2015 11:10 AM in response to stihlrunningby G3gator,Was the Apple Watch total, active or total calories?
If active calories, you are comparing different things.
George
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Nov 18, 2015 11:30 AM in response to G3gatorby stihlrunning,I was comparing the total calories from the Polar and total from the Apple.
