HEALTH TECHNOLOGY / EXPLAINED SIMPLYYOUR WATCH
YOUR WATCH
IS NOT A DOCTOR.
Understand the common numbers from fitness watches and health apps. We explain what they generally mean, what they cannot prove and when to avoid overreacting.
FITNESS DATA WITHOUT THE NOISEWHAT DOES
WHAT DOES
IT ACTUALLY MEAN?
Select any metric for a plain-English explanation. These explanations are educational; they don't interpret your personal medical results.
CHOOSE A METRIC
A BETTER WAY TO READ THE DATA
DAILY STEPS
What can mislead you
Practical takeaway
Important: If you're experiencing concerning symptoms, seek medical care rather than relying on the interpretation of a wearable score. Read original research and the device maker's measurement description before treating a number as precise. CDC physical activity guidance ↗