https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/study-finds-that-smartwatches-are-lying-to-you-about-how-many-calories-you-burnedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/study-finds-that-smartwatches-are-lying-to-you-about-how-many-calories-you-burnedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/study-finds-that-smartwatches-are-lying-to-you-about-how-many-calories-you-burned#u63301Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:40:59 +0000Fitness watches and rings consistently provide inaccurate data on energy expenditure. A Stanford study comparing seven trackers against laboratory equipment found that calorie counts missed by up to 93%, though heart rate measurements remained accurate. Research from Florida International University corroborates that these devices significantly overestimate calories burned during exercise. Users relying on these inflated figures for weight loss may fail to meet their goals because the devices do not align with actual physiological burn.Why it mattersMany users utilize wearable technology as a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/study-finds-that-smartwatches-are-lying-to-you-about-how-many-calories-you-burnedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/study-finds-that-smartwatches-are-lying-to-you-about-how-many-calories-you-burned#u60329Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:16:14 +0000A study from Florida International University indicates that smartwatches and fitness trackers provide inaccurate data regarding calories burned during workouts. The research suggests these devices lie to users by overestimating energy expenditure. Specifically, data regarding the Apple Watch shows a trend of overestimation in calorie accuracy. This discrepancy suggests that users relying on wearable technology for precise metabolic tracking may be receiving inflated figures that do not align with actual physiological burn.Why it mattersAccurate calorie tracking is essential for users managing