Does Fitbit Inspire HR track resting heart rate?

[Micheller1210]

Hi, I am using the Fitbit Inspire just purchased today. I have arrhythmia and need to track my resting heart rate over a period of time. Does it keep track in a graph chart? so I can show my Dr. for review. thank you 

Michelle

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[NellyG · Accepted solution]

Hi @Micheller1210  Unfortunately Fitbits are not medical devices and the type of heart rate monitor does not cope well with arrythmias, depending on the type and frequency of arrythmia. I know they dont cope well with either Atrial Fibrillation or with ectopic heart beats. During episodes of rythm disturbance the resting heart rate is likely to be unreliable, if you are hoping for rates for this time period. If the episodes of arrythmia are constant or almost constant then the overall RHR is not likely to be accurate, however if you have long periods of normal rythm then you might get a realistic RHR. For resting heart rate you get a number for each day which is assembled into a graph on your phone, but I am not sure if you are able to export the graph. You could certainly show the graph on your phone to your dr. In your app on your phone tap the heart rate tile and it will bring up a graph of your RHR

[AlejandraFitbit]

A warm welcome to the Community @Micheller1210 and @NellyG thanks for the input.

I am glad to see here that our friend replied to your inquiry about heart rate. If you want to have more information about this, you can check the help article: How do I track my heart rate with my Fitbit device?.

Let me know if you need anything else.