Wearable technology, Usage apps, live time streaming, and even food and nutrition apps all have categories that itemize and register your projected exercise outputs. As all of these avenue’s have become more and more popular (what up, COVID) I’ve noticed a dramatic shift in the attention to what these devices and platforms are telling you.

“Why was my calorie output lower today from the same workout I had last week when it was 150 calories higher?”

“{insert nutrition logging app here} told me my 40 minute workout burned 300 calories, should I eat extra today?”

“My apple watch had my highest movement score, but why is the scale not moving?”

The above are examples of questions I get, from friends, family, clients, and social media acquaintances alike. Don’t get me wrong when I say this, they’re all awesome questions, and I want these questions. But the answer typically pisses people off.