What does your smartwatch's recovery score actually mean?

An increasing number of Dutch people start their day by checking their smartwatch for their recovery score. According to Het Parool, an estimated 6 million people do this. The score is supposed to indicate how well your body has recovered during the night.

But what does that score actually say? Het Parool delves into the meaning of the number. There is no standard method for calculating the recovery score, which means different brands can give different scores. It is also unclear how reliable the data is.

Yet more and more people find it a useful indication. It can help to deal more consciously with sleep, stress and activity. But it is not medical advice, warn experts. It remains an aid to gaining insight into your own body.

Het Parool advises not to take the score too seriously. It is a rough indication, not a scientifically measured value. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and get enough sleep.

This message is a summary based on the mentioned source and is not medical advice. Always consult a doctor or pharmacist if you have any complaints.