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Difference between Resting Heart Rate and current Heart Rate

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‎01-07-2018 10:50 - last edited on ‎01-09-2018 08:50 by Moderator Alum

‎01-07-2018 10:50 - last edited on ‎01-09-2018 08:50 by Moderator Alum

Why are there 2 heart rates in the Today screen?  I‘ve noticed my BPM when I’m relaxed has been as low as 60, yet my resting heart rate is always at 70, which doesn’t make sense.

 

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‎01-09-2018 08:49 - last edited on ‎03-31-2025 09:27 by Fitbit Moderator

‎01-09-2018 08:49 - last edited on ‎03-31-2025 09:27 by Fitbit Moderator

Hi there @BassTromBob. Great to see you in the Forums!

I can answer this for you 🙂

Your Resting Heart Rate is an average calculation that measures your heart beats when you are still, and it can be an important indicator of the health of your heart. The average resting heart rate is 60-80 beats per minute, but it’s usually lower for physically fit people. Also keep in mind that the average resting heart rate rises with age.

Now, your "current" heart rate is the heart rate that you will see for that precise moment and depends on your activity level at the moment when you're checking it.

Hope this answers your question. If you have any other doubt, let me know!

Ferdin | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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‎01-09-2018 08:49 - last edited on ‎03-31-2025 09:27 by Fitbit Moderator

‎01-09-2018 08:49 - last edited on ‎03-31-2025 09:27 by Fitbit Moderator

Hi there @BassTromBob. Great to see you in the Forums!

I can answer this for you 🙂

Your Resting Heart Rate is an average calculation that measures your heart beats when you are still, and it can be an important indicator of the health of your heart. The average resting heart rate is 60-80 beats per minute, but it’s usually lower for physically fit people. Also keep in mind that the average resting heart rate rises with age.

Now, your "current" heart rate is the heart rate that you will see for that precise moment and depends on your activity level at the moment when you're checking it.

Hope this answers your question. If you have any other doubt, let me know!

Ferdin | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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‎01-10-2018 01:04

In response to FerdinandFitbit

‎01-10-2018 01:04

Thank you for letting me know 🙂

Maybe this could be added to the user guide?

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‎01-10-2018 01:40

In response to BassTromBob

‎01-10-2018 01:40

@BassTromBob take a look in Fitbit's searchable interactive help docs for the Heart FAQ. 

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