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Apple devices offer a convenient and effective way to monitor your fitness progress and reach your health goals, and keeping tabs on the amount of energy you expend is a critical component of this tracking. In addition to active calories burned, Apple also provides insight into the number of calories you burn passively through activities such as standing and even breathing.
How Apple Calculates Your Calories Burned
Apple devices keep track of your cardio activity and determines the amount of energy you expend by measuring your heart rate and motion data. Based on this data, Apple calculates the number of active calories you burn during a workout.
Tracking Passive Calories Burned
In addition to active calories, Apple also tracks passive calories burned. Passive calories are those burned by your body just by being alive and performing basic functions like breathing and standing.
Viewing Your Daily Calorie Burn
Apple’s Health app provides a comprehensive view of your daily calorie burn, including both active and passive calories. To view this information:
- Open the Health app on your iPhone
- Select the “Browse” tab at the bottom of the screen
- Select “Activity” to view your daily calorie burn summary
From here, you can view your daily calorie goal, active and passive calorie burn, and trends over time. With this information, you can better understand your fitness progress and adjust your routine as needed.
FAQs:
1. Can Apple devices track calories burned during weight lifting?
Yes, Apple devices can track calories burned during weight lifting workouts, but accuracy may vary based on factors such as proper form and device placement.
2. Do Apple devices measure passive calories burned during sleep?
Yes, Apple devices measure passive calories burned during sleep and factor them into your daily calorie burn summary.