WE DON’T WANT to put you off your fitness goals but a study of popular fitness devices has revealed that they measure heart rate accurately – but not calories burned.

The market for wearable fitness devices or special apps that track fitness progress has expanded massively in recent years.

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Poll: Have you ever used a fitness app or device?

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