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Heart rate numbers differ in graphs

‎08-18-2021 08:19

‎08-18-2021 08:19

I notice that my ‘sleep rate graph’ shows that I had a rate of 49 bpm, yet my ‘resting heart rate’ graph says the lowest bpm was 52. Yes, I know the ‘rate averages’ differ, that is not my question. My question is why does the individual tracking numbers differ - if I had a rate of 49 bpm at 3:15am in one graph, it should show a 49 bpm in a different graph. Are all graphs not drawing from the same data?

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‎08-18-2021 08:29

‎08-18-2021 08:29

Hi @Dean56 

Excellent question. I'm seeing something similar across my graphs and don't have an answer for this right now, but I will do some reading and see if I can solve this both of us. 

Marci | Bellevue, WA
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‎09-23-2021 09:16

In response to MarciM

‎09-23-2021 09:16

Hi there @Dean56 and @MarciM.

 

I just found something that can help us to understand why the sleep rate graph differs from Resting heart heart rate graph. 

 

Your resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are still and well-rested. Your resting heart rate is estimated each day. Your sleeping heart rate is detected continuously throughout the night and often it is lower than your resting heart rate. For more information about resting heart rate, see How do I track heart rate with my Fitbit device?

 

I hope you find this information helpful. Have a great day!

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‎09-23-2021 11:10

In response to CindyMFitbit

‎09-23-2021 11:10

I’m afraid that doesn’t answer my question. I get the difference between ‘resting’ and ‘sleeping’ for the overall average number.

My question, again, is still: why is my specific BPM at say 1am different in the two graphs for the exact same day and time. In the ‘daily’ graph it may say 56 BPM while in my ‘sleeping’ graph same day and time says 72 BPM? Makes no sense.

Thanks,
Dean

Sent from my iPhone
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