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Cardio hr when sick

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‎06-25-2018 07:13 - edited ‎06-25-2018 07:52

‎06-25-2018 07:13 - edited ‎06-25-2018 07:52

Hi everyone, I'm new to the fitbit world. Since last night I've been battling a pretty nasty fever (39.6) and my hr has skyrocketed. It's currently reading 138bpm. Average is about 72. 

Obviously my fitbit thinks I'm in some sort of cardio session. Is there a way to let it know I'm just sick and not working out 24 hours a day? Its going to throw off my calories 🙈

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‎06-26-2018 12:07

‎06-26-2018 12:07

Hi @Scrubbiez,

 

There's no way to adjust the heart rates on the Fitbit. The good news is, you don't have to. While you are battling the fever, your heart rate will increase and you will be actually burning all those calories based on the increased heart rate. Sp make sure you get lots of rest and eat plenty, and hopefully you'll be on the other side of this sickness soon.

Work out...eat... sleep...repeat!
Dave | California

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‎06-26-2018 12:07

‎06-26-2018 12:07

Hi @Scrubbiez,

 

There's no way to adjust the heart rates on the Fitbit. The good news is, you don't have to. While you are battling the fever, your heart rate will increase and you will be actually burning all those calories based on the increased heart rate. Sp make sure you get lots of rest and eat plenty, and hopefully you'll be on the other side of this sickness soon.

Work out...eat... sleep...repeat!
Dave | California

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‎06-26-2018 12:10

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‎06-26-2018 12:10

Thank you. I wasn't sure it would be accurate. Thankfully my hr has come down a bit today! Still not great though lol. Antibiotics should be working soon 🙂 

 

Thank you for taking the time to reply x

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