Apple Watch ?

how is it I burned more calories doing 30 mins of Zumba compared with 30mins running 🤷‍♀️

I think my Apple Watch is not working properly

Any recommendations for alternatives (not hugely expensive)

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

I don’t think there’s anything necessarily wrong with your watch. My Zumba class often burns more than my runs because I’m doing it at a much higher intensity. More importantly, I’ve seen lots of articles talking about how smart watches aren’t very accurate for estimating calories burned. If this is the only reason for wanting to change your watch, I’d personally be saving the money and buying running shoes instead!

[Hidden in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Oohhh new shoes 👟 yes I like the sound of that 😁👍👍

[BlackCountryLee Graduate]

Agree with MissUnderstanding - from what I’ve read the best we can expect from most fitness watches on calories burned is a guideline, they will never be 100% accurate. I used Fitbit for years and that was all over the place for lots of stats. Switched to a Garmin Forerunner 45 (cheaper option) and that seems a lot more consistent, but would never claim it was accurate.

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to BlackCountryLee]

Exactly the same for me! I got my garmin in August (bargain 265 for my birthday) and it’s miles better in terms of consistency of stats. It’s far more preachy than my Fitbit was though! That never told me I was going too fast or slow when I was running 😂😂😂

[BlackCountryLee Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Haha. I know that feeling. On a pace measured run I rarely get the happy medium either.

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thank you all. I have been persuaded (didn’t take much 🤣) to buy new trainers instead 😁😁

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate in reply to Hidden]

😂😂 glad to be of service!!!