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Fitness Trackers Failing Millions Of People Who Need It Most

Summary by WorldHealth
Wearables and fitness trackers have become an indispensable tool to help people monitor how many calories they are burning and how much they are moving during the day. However, those with obesity are known to exhibit differences in walking speed, gait, and energy burned. Recent research suggests that fitness trackers are failing people with obesity by underestimating how much energy they are burning, which can lead to discouraging results and mi…
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WorldHealth broke the news in on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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