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BPM accuracy

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‎05-17-2018 11:26

‎05-17-2018 11:26

On all my runs I show average 175-185 bpm with max of 201

I am 70 years old  --  my maximum should be down closer to 150

Is this reasonable?

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‎05-20-2018 11:18 - last edited on ‎11-14-2025 14:49 by Fitbit Moderator

‎05-20-2018 11:18 - last edited on ‎11-14-2025 14:49 by Fitbit Moderator

@SJohnS Welcome to the Fitbit Community! Thanks for reporting the situation you are experiencing with heart rate readings.

It shouldn't show like that if your maximum heart rate is 150. Please double check that your personal settings are correct on your profile. 

Also, this could be happening as a result of the wrist placement used. I'd recommend checking these wrist placement tips to get more accurate heart rate readings. Also, perform a restart on your Ionic. This should certainly help you out with this.

Hope this helps. Keep me posted! Smiley Happy

Santi | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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