GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average Move Goal Apple Watch

The average move goal for Apple Watch users is approximately 600 calories per day.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we explore a range of fascinating statistics related to Apple Watch users and their daily move goals. From average calorie burn per steps taken to the percentage of users hitting their daily goals, these insights shed light on the impact of wearable technology on physical activity and overall health. So, let’s dive into the numbers and uncover the trends shaping the way we move with our Apple Watches.

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"The Apple Watch has an average daily move goal defaults to 500 active calories, but this can be adjusted during setup."

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"By default, Apple Watch users tend to burn an average of about 50 calories for each 1,000 steps."

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"On average, Apple Watch wearers are meeting over three times their minimum daily Move goal."

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"The Apple watch suggests users to stand and move for at least one minute in 12 different hours during the day as the default setting."

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"79% of Apple Watch users regularly hit their daily Move goals."

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"Apple assumes a sedentary user burns about 1800 calories a day on average."

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"About 60% of Apple Watch users adjust their Move goal relevant to their fitness."

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"The burned calories estimation of Apple Watch is based on your data from the Health app including your weight, height, age, and gender."

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"The default Apple Watch Move goal encourages users to burn at least 500 active cal/day, while the recommended daily calorie expenditure for adults is 2000-3000 cal/day for men and 1600-2400 cal/day for women."

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"An average user burns around 30-60 calories per 1,000 steps while walking, this translates to around 500 active calories for an average daily Move goal of 10,000 steps."

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"50% of Apple Watch users said the device helped them improve their health, which can be linked to users achieving their Move goals."

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"In one week, an average Apple Watch user will burn approximately 3,500 - 5,700 active calories through their move goal."

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"Apple saw an 85% increase in the number of workouts users log each day, a part of which contribute to achieving the Move goal."

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"The Apple Watch can accurately measure energy expenditure within an average error of 20%, thereby impacting the perceived achievement of the Move goal."

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"An average Apple Watch user opens the Workout app more than seven times a week."

Based on the statistics examined, it is clear that Apple Watch users are generally meeting and exceeding their daily Move goals, with the majority achieving and even surpassing the recommended calorie expenditure levels for adults. The device’s functionalities, such as customizable move goals and active calorie tracking, play a significant role in motivating users to improve their health and fitness levels. Additionally, the accurate measurement of energy expenditure by the Apple Watch enhances users’ perception of goal achievement and drives increased physical activity, as evident from the rise in logged workouts. These findings indicate a positive impact of the Apple Watch on user engagement with health and fitness goals, highlighting its effectiveness as a fitness tracking tool.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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