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Calories burned are incorrect.

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‎08-13-2018 11:40

‎08-13-2018 11:40

I had my ionic in my work desk all weekend. When I got to work today and got it, it has that I have burned 1708 every day. Everyday the same number. No steps but 1708 calories. How can this be? Is there a way I can zero it out before I go to the gym? 

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‎08-13-2018 11:56

‎08-13-2018 11:56

That is the calories you burn just being alive, its called Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). The number is based on your age, gender, and weight.

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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‎08-13-2018 11:56

‎08-13-2018 11:56

That is the calories you burn just being alive, its called Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). The number is based on your age, gender, and weight.

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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‎08-13-2018 12:04

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‎08-13-2018 12:04

LOL. Well, alive is good. Thanks. I didn't know if I should trust the #. 

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‎08-13-2018 12:13

In response to Miss-c1027

‎08-13-2018 12:13

@Miss-c1027 yup, its a little confusing the first time you see it. Help others and mark my reply above as accepted.

Aria, Fitbit MobileTrack on iOS. Previous: Flex, Force, Surge, Blaze

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