04-28-2017 23:57
04-28-2017 23:57
I have worn my Blaze since November and have had an average resting heart rate of 58 during this time. Over the past three weeks my rhr has slowly increase to 64, and I am a bit concerned. I am not feeling ill, not have I changed my workout exercise habits....has anyone else experienced this at all?
Thanks,
Paul
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04-29-2017 15:21 - edited 04-29-2017 15:22
04-29-2017 15:21 - edited 04-29-2017 15:22
I was looking online myself for this the other day. Mine normally runs high 50s/low 60s but can cycle up and down a bit (so I usually ignore the swings). The last month though it's pretty much done nothing but climb. Thursday it was as high as 77, and I have a history of not paying attention to signs. I'm chalking mine up to over-training, lack of sleep, working long hours, etc. However, I did see a couple of references to ambient temperatures affecting it as well.
So, a decent amount of sleep last night (close to 10h) and a complete rest day and my resting rate has dropped to 72. For me this means I'm probably on the right track. For you though, if you're concerned, as others have said it's probably not a bad thing to check with your physician.
Anne | Rural Ontario, Canada
Ionic (gifted), Alta HR (gifted), Charge 2, Flex 2, Charge HR, One, Blaze (retired), Trendweight.com,
Down 150 pounds from my top weight (and still going), sharing my experiences here to try and help others.
04-29-2017 00:11
04-29-2017 00:11
For me it happens when my anxiety pops up. RHR is not just determined by our physical health. There might be some minor stress going on for you that you may not even be aware about. A RHR of 64 is still healthy and our RHR tends to fluctuate over time. I would give it some more time myself, but we cannot provide you with medical advice on these boards for obvious reasons.
Karolien | The Netherlands
04-29-2017 00:16
04-29-2017 00:16
Thanks Esya. It's just that during the last five months my rhr never changed more that 2-3 beats. I suppose the best thing would be to make an appointment with a doctor.
04-29-2017 01:29
04-29-2017 01:29
When you are concerned it is always a good thing to make an appointment, if only for the peace of mind. I just did so myself lately for something minor that turned out to be nothing.
Karolien | The Netherlands
04-29-2017 13:23
04-29-2017 13:23
I wonder if it has something to do with temperature. I saw somewhere on these boards once that the temperature of your house as you sleep affects the resting heart rate. If you've only had your tracker in the winter, maybe you aren't sleeping as deeply or as restfully as the temperatures warm up. But I agree, it is always a good idea to see a doctor, if only for reassurance.
04-29-2017 13:45
04-29-2017 13:45
Thanks betpchem. I'll check my sleep patterns to see if that could potentially be the cause.
04-29-2017 15:21 - edited 04-29-2017 15:22
04-29-2017 15:21 - edited 04-29-2017 15:22
I was looking online myself for this the other day. Mine normally runs high 50s/low 60s but can cycle up and down a bit (so I usually ignore the swings). The last month though it's pretty much done nothing but climb. Thursday it was as high as 77, and I have a history of not paying attention to signs. I'm chalking mine up to over-training, lack of sleep, working long hours, etc. However, I did see a couple of references to ambient temperatures affecting it as well.
So, a decent amount of sleep last night (close to 10h) and a complete rest day and my resting rate has dropped to 72. For me this means I'm probably on the right track. For you though, if you're concerned, as others have said it's probably not a bad thing to check with your physician.
Anne | Rural Ontario, Canada
Ionic (gifted), Alta HR (gifted), Charge 2, Flex 2, Charge HR, One, Blaze (retired), Trendweight.com,
Down 150 pounds from my top weight (and still going), sharing my experiences here to try and help others.
04-30-2017 00:41
04-30-2017 00:41
Thanks A Lurker. Following a suggestion by another member I checked my sleep patterns and they are not great for the past month. Resting heart rate now down to 62 so it's getting better and may also have something to do with ambient temp. I will keep an eye on it and if it doesn't settle down will go and see the doctor. Thanks everyone for your help.
04-30-2017 01:14
04-30-2017 01:14
RHR depends many things as many mention. I do use for my recovery. As long as i am calm and relax, it works great as a recovery gauge. If it is high like 4-5, i work out less intensive and bring it back. But i do also check my HRH with an other device like pulse oximeter for backup when i getup in the morning.
05-11-2017 11:27 - edited 05-11-2017 11:28
05-11-2017 11:27 - edited 05-11-2017 11:28
Thanks to my Fitbit, I noticed my rhr increase 30 bpm in the course of 10 weeks. I also noticed a few other things/symptoms. I was very concerned and went in for a physical. My thyroid levels in my blood work came back abnormal and I have been diagnosed with Graves' disease (overactive thyroid). Definitely keep a watch on your Fitbit vitals.
Take care, A
05-11-2017 14:05
05-11-2017 14:05
10-15-2018 11:21
10-15-2018 11:21
I had the same problem, started to ramp up shortly after a case of the flu (from a steady 47 for several months to about 70). Checked my pulse manually, seemed typical, not what the fitbit was reading. I remembered I did a lot of yard work in the mud a few days previous, so I cleaned off the back sensor, and heart rate immediately dropped by 20 bpm to previous normal. I've also read that sometimes they need a reboot (for charge 2, plug it into a charger, hold for 4 sec). Would recommend 1) Check your heart rate upon waking or after sitting for a while, if ok 2) clean back sensor. If that does not resolve, 3) reboot. If there is a real change in heartrate and you don't have an explanation, worth a check-up.
10-15-2019 07:41
10-15-2019 07:41
I have had a similar experience recently. I had put off updating the software on my Charge 2. But at some point the system forced it about three weeks ago. Since that time, my average resting heart rate has increased from around 61 to around 66. Nothing else in my life - sleep, exercise, travel - has changed. It has made me wonder whether the algorithm FB is using to infer and calculate resting heart rate has changed with the new software upgrade. I hope someone at FB can answer this question. Thanks.
10-16-2019 21:26
10-16-2019 21:26
You should check your RHR in the morning right after you wake up. Also will be good idea to back the accuracy of the device by checking it with an other device. I use pulse oximeter which measure pulse and oxygen in blood. RHR of your device should be close those values. From there you can decide if it is a software issue or health change.
10-16-2019 22:21
10-16-2019 22:21
10-16-2019 23:04
10-16-2019 23:04
I was just letting you know how to check RHR accurate so you can decide if programming is accurate in your watch. Hopefully you find your answer soon.
10-17-2019 07:42
10-17-2019 07:42
Thanks.
10-17-2019 07:46
10-17-2019 07:46
After waking, and waiting a bit, I sit still at my table, and my HR ranges from 59-61. The FB however states a RHR of 66. So there is a mismatch. Before the software update, the reported RHR was pretty much right on. So it feels like something was changed. But who knows.