In using the Workout App, what is the difference between Total Calories and Active Calories?

In using the Workout App, what is the difference between Total Calories and Active Calories?

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Posted on Jan 18, 2020 09:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2020 10:00 AM

Active calories are what you burn when exercising,inactive calories are what your body needs to survive,total calories are active calories + inactive calories.

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Jan 18, 2020 10:00 AM in response to DaytonaD

Active calories are what you burn when exercising,inactive calories are what your body needs to survive,total calories are active calories + inactive calories.

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In using the Workout App, what is the difference between Total Calories and Active Calories?

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