Fenix 5S calories high

Former Member over 7 years ago

I just got a new 5S and am having a couple of issues. The first is it seems to be a bit high on the calories versus online calculators. Tonight it read 647 Calories while most online calculators were coming up in the 450 range. The second problem is with the software on the phone showing a higher number than the watch as far as calories.

Any suggestions or people with similar issues.

Thanks

0 mcalista over 7 years ago

Check your bodyweight is enterered correctly.

Check your maximum HR and zones. The classic 220 minus your age method might be the average of the population as a whole, but it is a rubbish predictor for any one individual, and can lead to the watch thinking you are working out much harder than you really are. Calories and performance metrics become much more accurate if you know your true MaxHR.

0 C966 over 7 years ago

I found it to be a bug, I think since the 7.60 firmware (?) the watch will display a much higher calorie count that reality, Garmin connect however will display the correct calories though, hence the discrepancy.