Research shows that accelerometers over-estimate the amount of exercise in which people engage when compared with verbal reports.

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Accelerometers tend to provide a more accurate measure of physical activity by capturing movement data objectively, whereas verbal reports can be subject to recall bias and overestimation or underestimation of activity levels by individuals.

Research Shows That Accelerometers Over-Estimate the Amount of Exercise in Which