What does the "out of range" means on my heart rate graph?

[Jaah52]

My Charge 2 is showing the heart rate tracking ok in the app, with appropriate mrasurements but when i tap on the graph for extra information it says 'out of range' . Why is this? I was within signal and WiFi at tje time and the fitbit is fully charged. 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity 

[HeydyF]

Hey @Jaah52, it is great to see you around more often! Are you talking about the cardio fitness graph? The one that is located at the top of the screen? Could you please post a screenshot so I can take a look? 

Catch ya' later! 

[WavyDavey · Accepted solution]

Hi @Jaah52 & @HeydyF,

I believe "Out of range" means that the heart rate fell below the fat burn zone. So from highest heart rate downwards we get: peak, cardio, fat burn, out of range. My fat burn zone starts at 86bpm, so when my heart rate falls below that, it's out of range.

I kind of wish Fitbit would rename "out of range" to "out of zone". As @Jaah52 noted, range suggests something with a Wifi signal. 

[Jaah52]

Hi. Thanks for that. I've just looked again and you're correct. I think I assumed, because there's also a 'resting' Heart rate measurement that that's what it would say on the graph. I suppose it's just a case if getting used to the terminology!!
@HeydyF query answered! Thanks for your response too
JUlie

[Jaah52]

Hi. Thanks for that. I've just looked again and you're correct. I think I assumed, because there's also a 'resting' Heart rate measurement that that's what it would say on the graph. I suppose it's just a case if getting used to the terminology!! 
@HeydyF query answered! Thanks for your response too

[HeydyF]

Hi @Jaah52, thanks for your reply and the clarification. The "out of range" has nothing to do with the WiFi connection, it is related with your heart rate zones (as @WavyDavey mentioned, peak, cardio and fat burn) Another term that you will get used to is the resting heart rate, which are your heart beats when you are still. 

Feel free to keep me posted if you have further questions! 

[PJMAC1946]

Does anyone know how to set the Zones for the individual user? I would like to be notified if I exceed the recommended Heart Rate for my age group

[HeydyF]

Hey @PJMAC1946, welcome aboard! I do apologize for the delay in answering your post. Instead of using the 3 default zones you can create a custom zone if you're targeting a specific heart rate. From the Fitbit app dashboard, tap or click the Account icon and find Heart Rate Zones. Then enter your custom zone.

On fitbit.com, log into your dashboard and click the gear icon in the upper right. Choose Settings > Personal Info. There you can enter your custom zone.

Let me know if you have additional questions! 

[Rog998]

Heart rate "out if range" makes sound really bad. And that I should be going to see a doctor.

Really should be changed. 

[ericnelson]

I think "resting" would be a reasonable label for this.

[Pixipop]

Does "out of range" differ for everyone based on resting heart rate data?  Just wondering because someone else mentioned being out of range at anything under 86 but my fitbit shows out of range for anything under 94.

[judetheobscure]

Yes. We all have different values for our heart range zones, depending on age and sex .... or it can be customised. 

[Annie-Marie]

I've just started using Fitbit. On the heart rate (HR) graph, when clicking on individual peaks and dips, it displays the  beats per minute (BPM), saying 'resting HR out of range', when clearly the resting HR is very much 'in range'.  Being a health care professional, I can see why this terminology is confusing people.  In health care, if someone's resting HR is 'out of range' it would indicate there may be a problem that should be investigated.  Fitbit needs to change this, as it is misleading for people who may not fully understand HR.  If Fitbit mean that the HR is not in the 'burn zones', then this is what it should say.  And you wouldn't expect to be in said zones if it's a 'resting' HR anyway.  

[Lindachocolate]

Charge 5 here and 1 'glitch' after another. Seems the Charge 2 was much better (free, not premium)

My question : when it says my RHR us 66, but when I look at the graph, I see the 'lowest' resting was 55 (I exercise a lot/ not heart issues here) - Does Fitbit take the 55 resting heart rate into account & average it in when it gives you a RHR ( resting heart rate) of 66 ?

I realize everyone's nos are different, but above is my case.