Inspire HR Resting heart rate doesn't seem accurate

[Susankp96]

I’m getting so frustrated with the resting heart rate on my Inspire (or any of the other Fitbits I’ve had). I woke up this morning and checked it and it showed 68 as my resting heart rate but on the graph I only had three data points above 67 from midnight to 0700 this morning and they were 68,69 and 74 

Doesn’t seem like 68 bpm is my resting heart rate!! 

Moderator Edit: Clarified subject

 

[SilviaFitbit]

@Susankp96 Hi there. Thanks for the screenshot shared and the details mentioned. 

I see where your frustration is coming from. Take into consideration that resting heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you’re still and well-rested. Typically, resting heart rate ranges from 60-100 bpm, but the rate can vary based on age and fitness level.

Several factors can affect resting heart rate: stress, alcohol or caffeine intake, or fever usually raise resting heart rate, while regular exercise or meditation can lower it. Air temperature and certain medications can also affect resting heart rate.

Let's try the following to improve the accuracy of your heart-rate reading: 

• Wear your Fitbit device on top of your wrist, and make sure the back of the device is in contact with your skin.
• When you’re not exercising, wear your device a finger’s width above your wrist bone.
• During exercise, wear your device a bit tighter and higher for an improved fit. The band should be snug but not constricting (a tight band restricts blood flow, potentially affecting the heart-rate signal). Many exercises such as bike riding or weight lifting cause you to bend your wrist frequently, which could interfere with the heart-rate signal if the watch is lower on your wrist.

Hope this helps.