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Heart Rate Sleeping vs Resting Heart

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‎03-31-2023 06:44

‎03-31-2023 06:44

Can someone please explain to me how my sleeping/resting rate is one number, then within minutes of waking up it jumps 5 pts (after 8+ hours of  69 ave)? 

 

I truly believe (as I have read on other posts) it is basing my real time heart rate (during the day) from prior averages, otherwise how can it be so vastly increased within a heart beat of waking up. 

 

And has anyone cracked the fitbit myth of how they decide what articulates as resting vs movement? 

 

I swear my old Apple Watch and even fitbit knockoff were more accurate in real time numbers (I have compared them sside by side). 

 

Otherwise, the Fitbit Charge 5 tracking of workouts is superior.  See screen shots, thank you all in advance.

 

See screen shots for example:Screenshot_20230331_092647.jpgScreenshot_20230331_092705.jpg

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‎03-31-2023 08:03

‎03-31-2023 08:03

Your whole argument is based on the assumption that "average sleeping heart rate" and "resting heart rate" are supposed to be the same thing.  I see no basis for that assumption.

All Fitbit says about "resting heart rate is:

 

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They do not reveal any details on how it is calculated.  It well may be different  from what others might consider "resting heart rate".

Before posting, re-read to see if it would make sense to someone else not looking at your Fitbit or phone.

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‎04-01-2023 10:16 - last edited on ‎10-14-2024 04:40 by Fitbit Moderator

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‎04-01-2023 10:16 - last edited on ‎10-14-2024 04:40 by Fitbit Moderator

Hi @training2live Welcome to the community forums.

Thanks for your question regarding Resting heart rate and Sleeping heart rate.

As @JohnnyRow mentioned, Resting heart rate and Sleeping heart rate are different. Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are still and well-rested. Your resting heart rate is estimated each day. Your sleeping heart rate is detected continuously throughout the night.

Explaining a little better: Resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re still and well-rested. Typically, resting heart rate ranges from 60-100 bpm, but the rate can vary based on age and fitness level.

Instead, your sleeping heart rate, which is your heart rate while you’re asleep, is often lower than your resting heart rate. For more information about resting heart rate, see How do I track heart rate with my Fitbit device? Factors such as caffeine, alcohol, stress, illness, or other actions can impact your sleeping heart rate (source).

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