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Following the measurement of resting metabolic rate, you will be provided with two methods of assessing physical activity.

The first is an armband, like the one I am wearing right now.  It will be worn on the upper left arm and it estimates your energy expenditure and physical activity.

The second is the ActivPal, which is secured to your thigh using either cloth or clear tape.  This measures when you are sitting or lying down.

Both of these monitors will be worn at all times including sleep, except when you will be getting wet such as showering or swimming.  You will wear these monitors for 10 days.

It is important to note that these devices do not track where you are at or what you are doing.  They only measure if you are being active and how intense that activity is.