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Inconsistant heart rate

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‎11-06-2018 20:42

‎11-06-2018 20:42

While using rowing machine heart rate will start out at an average heart rate. Will go to 130 bpm then drop off to 114 or so. I check it with the heart rate on my phone and it's reading 140 to 150 bpm. And that's what my heart really feels like. I have reset unit washed it before my workout. I have even shaved the hair where my watch sits thinking it might be an issue.  It's not on my wrist but a few inches up where it says to be. Any help would be great.

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‎11-06-2018 21:47

‎11-06-2018 21:47

@Jsoch i am wondering if the type of wrist movement might impact the readings here and perhaps you need to test different tracker positions. Also, maybe you could try measuring the heartrate during a different type of exercise e.g. run or elliptical. I wouldn't like to recommend factory reset if it's not necessary.

Marrrmaduke | Canada
Charge HR, Blaze, Charge 2, Charge 3, Inspire HR, Versa Lite, Versa SE, Aria

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‎11-07-2018 07:51 - last edited on ‎07-07-2025 08:18 by Fitbit Moderator

‎11-07-2018 07:51 - last edited on ‎07-07-2025 08:18 by Fitbit Moderator

Welcome to the Community @Jsoch and @Marrrmaduke thanks for stopping by.

If you are having issues with your heart rate information, I recommend taking a look at this post, where you will be able to see some things that might be affecting this reading and some tips to improve it.

I hope this helps, let me know the outcome. Woman Happy

Alejandra | Community Moderator, Fitbit

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