04-23-2017 14:33
04-23-2017 14:33
Hi! Does anyone know what it means if your percentage of REM sleep is consistently higher than the benchmark normal range for your age? Everything else is in the normal range except for "awake". That is usually below the benchmark normal range.
04-23-2017 15:22
04-23-2017 15:22
Hi @Twignest,
It's hard to say because we're all so different, but it sounds fine to me. Getting less awake time than the average means the quality of your sleep is better. And for whatever reason your body uses that extra time in REM. Unless you see a huge decrease in deep sleep I think it sounds like you're getting good sleep.
04-23-2017 16:09
04-23-2017 16:09
01-04-2018 05:57
01-04-2018 05:57
I don't know the answer, but I share your sleep pattern. I'm consistently over the benchmark for REM and sometimes way over the benchmark. I do have bouts of insomnia and typically the day following a bad night's sleep, my REM sleep is way over the benchmark. I figure for whatever reason my brain prioritizes REM sleep or it has something to do with how the fitbit interprets and classifies my sleep patterns as REM sleep.
02-12-2018 06:19
02-12-2018 06:19
Same Here!!
my REM sleep is consistently above the benchmark in the 24%-36% range (28% mean).
When it gets to the mid thirties I can usually tell though, and I feel a little groggy when waking.
Also, my deep sleep is consistently lower at 5%-15% (12% mean).
03-28-2018 06:55
03-28-2018 06:55
Where do you see the benchmark info? I have a charge 2 and though I see the sleep stages on my laptop, I don't seem to be able to access the benchmarks.
03-28-2018 15:18
03-28-2018 15:18
In the Fitbit App, click on the sleep tile.
Then click the night you want info for.
Then scroll down and you see a bar with Last Night | 30 Day Avg | Benchmark
Click on Benchmark.
You will then see your benchmark info.
03-28-2018 15:25
03-28-2018 15:39
03-28-2018 15:39
03-28-2018 19:55
03-28-2018 19:55
03-29-2018 06:14
03-29-2018 06:14
03-29-2018 14:16
03-29-2018 14:16
Well, I don't know. Perhaps your app need updating? You could contact tech support also. Sorry I can't be more help!
10-17-2019 02:36
10-17-2019 02:36
@Twignest I have the same question and can only say it justifies waking up feeling tired from all that running from monsters I've been doing in my dreams!