Smartwatches and fitness trackers are widely used for health monitoring, but their data might not always be reliable. A new study conducted by researchers at Florida International University (FIU) indicates that body composition plays a significant role in how well these wearables track burned calories.
According to the findings, there is a notable correlation between body fat levels and measurement accuracy: the higher a person's body fat percentage, the less accurately the smartwatch measures caloric expenditure. This suggests that the algorithms powering many consumer health wearables may struggle to deliver consistent data across diverse body types.
For users who rely heavily on wearable accessories to manage fitness goals or dietary intake, the research highlights the limitations of current wrist-based tracking technology.
Please check the original report by WLRN for full details regarding the study.
