My Apple Watch Series 3 Nike+ edition says I burn approximately 12-15 active calories per hour even when I have been stationary the whole time. Is this correct? Is this taking into the account the amount I move my upper body while I am sitting?
Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 4.0.1
I think it is software bug and been trying to communicate to Apple support and failed. My watch records active calories 4 per minute. Apple says it is calorie burned living. Yes, but it is not active calorie.
Total calorie = Active calorie + daily living calory
In normal conditions or while doing outdoor activities, it logs active calorie correctly when above resting heart rate.
But when you select any indoor work out, it logs daly calorie in to active calorie too even if the watch is resting on table! During workout only active calories should be logged.
When you do work out you actual calorie burn is = Active calorie - (Time * 4) This will reduce resting heart rate being added.
Hi
During general daily wear, Apple Watch relies on interpreting your arm movements when estimating results including Active Calories.
Estimations of Active Calories take into account all activity that is over and above your resting energy.
More information:
Use the Activity app on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Get the most accurate measurements using your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Active Calories on Apple Watch when stationary
