03-23-2016 17:25
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03-23-2016 19:59
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03-23-2016 19:59
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That does seem awfully high. I just checked my graph and it seems that on my walks I typically see heart rate spike to around 130. Maybe a restart is in order?
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03-23-2016 20:10
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03-23-2016 20:14
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03-23-2016 20:14
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I wouldn't think that AUTO would impact things. Do you have small wrists? More likely you're getting some light interference (only other "mechanical" explanation I can think of).
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03-23-2016 20:40
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03-24-2016 02:39
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03-24-2016 02:39
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New to Surge but I have noticed a few spikes in my heart rate to around 170. I assumed it was due to loose fit but am not sure why it was 170 and did not register no heart rate.

03-24-2016 07:24
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I believe that a tight fit is more accurate, which is why they recommend it for exercise. However, it's healthier for your skin, nerves, etc, to have a looser fit, which is why the recommend that for daily wear. But, it also allows for the intrusion of light, which can mess up readings.
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03-24-2016 08:43
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I think the hr is very accurate except for these occasional, short lived times when it spikes. Everytime I am on a cardio machine, Surge hr mirrors cardio machine hr reading. Not the most scientific but hr reading seems very much in line with the activity I am doing.
05-23-2016 19:30
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10-06-2017 03:35
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Have been experiencing this on the Blaze. During jogs I hit a very consistent 130ish but while walking it's all over the place (105 to 173!). Relieved to know that I'm not alone!
01-19-2018 05:36
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Yep my Fitbit 2 does the same. On a long jog HR is abt 130-145. Faster run up to abt 165. On a walk it’s 90-110 but then with at least one, often two, massive spikes to about 170! Hand on wrist at these times pulse is about 120 so it does seem to be a fault with the kit. I’ve restarted my Fitbit 2 but no difference.

01-09-2020 23:54
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Mine can spike very high but my resting heart rate is around 100bpm mine can jump to 170bpm on bad day but I have tachycardia due to hyperthyroidism (Graves’ disease)
fit bit is pretty accurate to standard medical equipment such as oximeter.
I have noticed when blood pressure is high effects my bpm.
Always worth monitoring bpm and checking with gp to rule out any underlying health issues.

05-23-2021 03:04
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I have a small wrist, wear Blaze. During gentle 1 hour walk, my heart rate goes between 160 and 170 for about 15 mins. I have tried to wear it tightly, or not so tightly, without much change. I must say that I am out of breath. Wondering whether it is the true reading.

08-14-2021 09:56
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My doctor just put me on a heart monitor for two weeks to verify my spikes from 60-170 while walking 2 miles. He says that my Fitbit Charge 4 is possibly the culprit but he is taking no chances. I will know in a couple of weeks if my Fitbit is to blame or I have an afib issue.
08-15-2021 02:11
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getting cramps on my leg on a regular basis, and for the halter test, I
would have to walk the same distance.
*Sujit Choudhury*

04-06-2022 11:08
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I have now versa 3, and it seems the heart rate problem has gone away.

