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On bike exercise my Fitbit device doesn't seem to reflect correct heart-rate

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‎03-20-2021 04:20 - last edited on ‎03-30-2021 15:53 by Fitbit Moderator

‎03-20-2021 04:20 - last edited on ‎03-30-2021 15:53 by Fitbit Moderator

I have been cycling this morning for 75 minutes at 16.2 mph average which for me at 67 years of age is quite steady (although not my best).  My average heartrate over this ride has shown as 87 bpm which seems strange as it is similar to when I walk for the same length of time.  I would expect my heartrate to average at around 135 bpm.  However I did not set my fitbit for the ride to "cycle" I just left it as "normal" - would this affect the reading on my fitbit or shouldn't it make any difference.  Also I had my Wahoo device syncing from my mobile to my back wheel during the ride - this showed everything correct once I returned from my ride.  

 

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‎03-30-2021 15:52

‎03-30-2021 15:52

Welcome to the Fitbit Community, @teetom.

 

Thank you for the information provided.

 

Your Fitbit device should detect and reflect the changes on your heart-rate even if you haven't started the activity manually.

 

There are some factors that can affect your heart-rate readings on your Fitbit device. I would recommend following the tips in this article to resolve heart-rate tracking issues.

 

Hope this helps.

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