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What is the difference between active calories and total calories

What is the difference between active calories and total calories

Apple Watch Series 1 42mm (2nd Gen)

Posted on Sep 4, 2017 7:19 AM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2017 2:45 PM

Hi


Active Calories (active energy) are calories that you burn by standing, moving around or other activity (including workouts).


Active calories + resting calories (those used each day when your body is minimally active) = total calories.


More information:

Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

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Sep 4, 2017 2:45 PM in response to Verandah14

Hi


Active Calories (active energy) are calories that you burn by standing, moving around or other activity (including workouts).


Active calories + resting calories (those used each day when your body is minimally active) = total calories.


More information:

Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

What is the difference between active calories and total calories

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