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Heartrate increased after few weeks normal

‎03-19-2015 14:29

‎03-19-2015 14:29

Hey guys,

 

I noticed my heartrate increased from 55 to 61.

It has been around 55-56 for multiple weeks, and since last week it has been atleast 59-61 during nights which makes it a avarage of 61.

 

Did my sleep changed? Or is it caused by a software update?

 

With kind regards,

rilapwn

 

ps: had a little bit stress this week, but dont think it could influence my heartrate this much.

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‎03-19-2015 15:23

‎03-19-2015 15:23

@SunsetRunner wrote:

Hey guys,

 

I noticed my heartrate increased from 55 to 61.

It has been around 55-56 for multiple weeks, and since last week it has been atleast 59-61 during nights which makes it a avarage of 61.

 

Did my sleep changed? Or is it caused by a software update?

 

With kind regards,

rilapwn

 

ps: had a little bit stress this week, but dont think it could influence my heartrate this much.

It is, what it is ...

Yes, stress can increase your heart rate.

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‎03-20-2015 09:47

‎03-20-2015 09:47

Hi @SunsetRunner. I don't know if this is software, but I recently noticed a similar thing. My resting heartrate was around 62-65 bpm for the past couple months and then all of a sudden in the past week or so (March 10 - March 20) it went from 62 bpm to 69 bpm! I was not really stressed when my HR began its going up, although the same can't be said for the past few days.

 

I'd say keep an eye on it if it continues to climb. I read that it could point to an underlying illness, so I'll be monitoring mine.

 

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‎03-22-2015 15:27

‎03-22-2015 15:27

Don't worry about minor heart rate increases, your bpm is well within the normal threshold. 

 

Really, its only major increases or decreases that should grab your attention. Average heart rate fluctuates significantly day by day, with factors such as diet, temperature, stress, prior activities et al having an impact. 

 

Also consider your dream state and relative restlessness, both will have an effect on your heart rate whilst sleeping. If it's any consolation mine averages at 69bpm, which isn't bad considering I work an extremely stressful job (Safety Officer specialising in explosives, chemicals and biologicals).

 

RE: stress. You'd be quite amazed by the physiological effects even minor stress increases can have on the body. 

 

 

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‎03-22-2015 21:24

In response to kelfran

‎03-22-2015 21:24

@SunsetRunner Is your rate still high or increasing? Mine has come back down the past few days and is now back to 64 bpm, which is in line with my expectations from the last few months of tracking. 

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