calories not calculating correctly

I recently got the new apple watch (series 6) and I am finding that the calories being calculated on my watch are about 200 less than my normal calorie burn for the same exercise activity and duration. Is there a setting somewhere that I need to update so my calorie burn is more accurate?

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Jun 28, 2021 9:33 AM

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Jun 28, 2021 9:37 AM in response to aneesachignoli

Make sure your personal details are up to date in your health profile in the health app on the phone.

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