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`Incorrect Calorie Calculations
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`Sometimes there can be problems with the calorie algorithm being thrown off
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`because of recording problems or profile settings. If you are seeing calorie
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`differences on the app from workout to workout you may need to delete and
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`reinstall it to reset the calorie algorithm. Also check your web settings to make sure
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`your profile height and weight are accurate. Profiles and activities without age,
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`height, weight, gender, activity type, and duration data will not record calories
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`correctly.
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`Typically calories are determined by age, height, weight, gender, intensity of the
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`in-app camera
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`workout, distance travelled, and activity type. Heart rate does not currently factor into
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`https://support.mapmyfitness.com/hc/en-us/articles/200118084-Incorrect-Calorie-Calcula...
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`11/16/2015
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`Patent Owner adidas AG
`Exhibit 2016 - Page 1 of 2
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`https://support.mapmyfitness.com/hc/en-us/articles/200118084-Incorrect-Calorie-Calcula...
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`11/16/2015
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`Patent Owner adidas AG
`Exhibit 2016 - Page 2 of 2