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more accurate heart rate

‎09-14-2022 05:30

‎09-14-2022 05:30

my heart rate is all over the place. I use an under the desk treadmill that I casually walk on all day. about twice a day I go a little harder to reach my goals for the morning and afternoon and I notice that my heart rate tracking is never as accurate as I would imagine it to be when I am sweating as much as I am and going as hard as I am. Does anyone else have this happen to them? is there a fix? 

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‎09-14-2022 12:19

‎09-14-2022 12:19

Hi @eguth what device do you have?

Heather | Community Council | Eastern Shore, AL
Want to discuss ways to increase your activity? Visit Get Moving in the Lifestyle Discussion Forum.
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‎09-16-2022 13:50

‎09-16-2022 13:50

Optical heart rate monitors have a number of issues that affect their accuracy. We usually talk about a snug fit for the tracker, but there are other factors such as skin tone, and tattoos. Obviously the optical sensors and the LEDs need to be clean.

CharlesKn | Mid-Atlantic, USA
60+, strength and cardio
Charge 5, Android, Windows

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