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How does fitbit calculate TDEE/BMR?

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Mojotu

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On fitbit, without additional exercise my calories burned are 1,895. So I assume this is what it’s calculated my BMR at.

On every other calculator I’ve used, my BMR sits around 2,200 - 2,300.

This is quite a big difference. How does Fitbit calculate?

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Rich_Laue

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From the help site.

How does my Fitbit device calculate calories burned?

What are some tips to make sure my Fitbit daily activity is accurate?

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