March 2020 PMID 30194221

How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies.

Ruairi O'Driscoll, Jake Turicchi, Kristine Beaulieu, Sarah Scott, Jamie Matu, Kevin Deighton, Graham Finlayson, James Stubbs

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What people are saying

Across the social discussions, posters express cautious agreement with the findings, for example, noting that activity monitors may not be as accurate as desired, with phrases like 'perhaps not as accurate as we'd like.' The tone is informative but not highly technical, reflecting a moderate level of interest and engagement, and recognizing the publication’s influence on how individuals might interpret device data in real-world contexts.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the systematic review's findings, noting that while activity monitors are useful, their accuracy varies, indicating general agreement with the publication's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, with some posts highlighting the importance of understanding device limitations without delving deeply into technical details.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments reflect active engagement through retweets and paraphrased summaries, with some users urging awareness of measurement flaws, demonstrating an attentive but not deeply technical involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at practical implications, such as users being cautious about relying solely on activity monitors for precise energy expenditure, signaling a moderate understanding of the publication’s significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Activity monitors vary in their accuracy when estimating energy expenditure, with effectiveness depending on the type of activity being performed.
  • Combining sensors such as heart rate or heat detection with accelerometry generally improves the estimates of energy expenditure from these devices.
  • Research-grade devices tend to be more precise for overall energy expenditure, but commercial devices may perform better during activities like walking or sedentary tasks, highlighting the need for ongoing technological improvements.]

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British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)
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How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies #KnowWhatYoureGetting SG https://t.co/5TH4xFi7bK https://t.co/qGf9p9c4O6

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Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
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How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies https://t.co/Y5HTRSzuXb

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Dr. Shawn Thistle
@DrShawnThistle · X

How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies (@BJSM_BMJ - open access) ...perhaps not as accurate as we'd like... Read more here: https://t.co/gNFlzvCKvI https://t.co/aVkwEdu6ib

Mar 10, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,873 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

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Dr Rosalynn Austin RN
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@FrempBets @nottween @trvywalk @JamessssRoss @a1ias86 @isoquince O’Driscoll, R., Turicchi, J., Beaulieu, K., et al. (2020). How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 54(6), 332–340. https://t.co/nSrU7KGXuM

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Chris Trejbal, CNP, NNCP, PTS, RNT
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How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies https://t.co/BvkAsXfRFG

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Brett Singer MS,RD,CSSD
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How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies https://t.co/Y5HTRSzuXb

Oct 16, 2021 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 2,818 followers View post →
Hidetaka Hamasaki
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SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @asicfr: How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current tec…

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Tarek Gherbal
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RT @RRSEducation: How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of curre…

Mar 10, 2020 · 1 share · 838 followers View post →
Dr. Shawn Thistle
@DrShawnThistle · X

How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies (@BJSM_BMJ - open access) ...perhaps not as accurate as we'd like... Read more here: https://t.co/gNFlzvCKvI https://t.co/aVkwEdu6ib

Mar 10, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,873 followers View post →
Jason Wilson
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Sportarts Zwolle
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Dr Rosalynn Austin RN
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RT @BJSM_BMJ: How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current t…

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Dr Emma Cockcroft
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RT @BJSM_BMJ: How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current t…

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British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM)
@BJSM_BMJ · X

How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies #KnowWhatYoureGetting SG https://t.co/5TH4xFi7bK https://t.co/qGf9p9c4O6

Mar 5, 2020 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 109,704 followers View post →
Dr Chris Ross
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How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current technologies https://t.co/SSKvPxSafW

Mar 3, 2020 · 889 followers View post →
Nicole Freene
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RT @ISBNPA: How well do activity monitors estimate energy expenditure? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the validity of current tec…

Jan 20, 2019 · 16 shares · 931 followers View post →