Charge 5 is not tracking my heart rate accurately

[amymi]

My hrv is consistently very low. Last night it was only 9! Are these results generally acxurate? Should I be concerned? I’m a 49 year old female, non diabetic, healthy BP. 


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[MarreFitbit · Accepted solution]

Hi there, @amymi. Welcome to the Fitbit Community Forums. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I'm sorry to hear that your Charge 5 is not tracking your HRV accurately. I understand your concern, I will do my best to help you with this!

Heart-rate variability (HRV) is the variation in time between heartbeats. If your heart rate is 60 bpm, your heart doesn’t necessarily beat once per second — a healthy heart isn’t like a metronome. Your autonomic nervous system determines the timing of each heartbeat.

HRV varies from person to person. Studies show that people with a higher HRV have better cardiovascular fitness and might be more resilient to stress. Mindfulness, meditation, sleep, and physical activity can help improve your HRV. A significant drop in HRV may indicate that your body is experiencing illness, stress, or depression or anxiety.

If you haven't done so yet, please see What factors can affect my heart-rate reading on my Fitbit device? 

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