Does Fitbit Alta Track Calories Burned?

The Fitbit Alta HR will automatically recognize if you go for a run, but it's not something you can control, and it doesn't display a timer during your activities. So what can this Fitbit do? It does what a Fitbit does. It tracks your steps, your distance traveled (without GPS), your calories burned, and your sleep.

Is the Fitbit Alta accurate on calories burned?

Yes it absolutely is. The addition of heart rate monitoring means greater accuracy in tracking the calories you burn and results in a more detailed breakdown of sleep (more on that later). The Alta HR can now also give an estimate of your resting heart rate, an excellent indicator of general fitness.

How does Fitbit Alta calculate calories burned?

How does my Fitbit device calculate calories burned? Fitbit devices combine your basal metabolic rate (BMR)—the rate at which you burn calories at rest to maintain vital body functions (including breathing, blood circulation, and heartbeat)—and your activity data to estimate your calories burned.