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Kinesiology School review questions smartwatch accuracy
Original: Kinesiology School releases review questioning smartwatch metrics accuracy
The University of Michigan School of Kinesiology has published a review casting doubt on the accuracy of smartwatch fitness metrics. The findings suggest that common readings such as step counts, heart rate and calorie burn may not be as reliable as users assume. The review is prompting discussion about how much consumers should trust wearable device data for health decisions.
Why now: Consumers and researchers are debating whether wearable fitness data can be trusted for health tracking.
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- Kinesiology School releases review questioning smartwatch metrics accuracy · michigandaily.com
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