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Thigh-worn accelerometers have gained popularity due to the possibility to accurately detect physical activity types. The use of machine learning techniques for activity classification and energy expenditure prediction may improve accuracy over current methods. Here, we developed a novel composite energy expenditure estimation model by combining an activity classification model with a stride specific energy expenditure model for walking, running, and cycling.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>We first trained a supervised deep learning activity classification model using pooled data from available adult accelerometer datasets. The composite energy expenditure model was then developed and validated using additional data based on a sample of 69 healthy adult participants (49% female; age\u2009=\u200925.2\u2009\u00b1\u20095.8 years) who completed a standardised activity protocol with indirect calorimetry as the reference measure.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The activity classification model showed an overall accuracy of 99.7% across all five activity types during validation. The composite model for estimating energy expenditure achieved a mean absolute percentage error of 10.9%. For running, walking, and cycling, the composite model achieved a mean absolute percentage error of 6.6%, 7.9% and 16.1%, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n              <\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n                <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                <jats:p>The integration of thigh-worn accelerometers with machine learning models provides a highly accurate method for classifying physical activity types and estimating energy expenditure. 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