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Heart rate inaccurate in peak zone

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‎01-03-2016 23:33 - last edited on ‎01-04-2016 06:41 by Moderator Alum

‎01-03-2016 23:33 - last edited on ‎01-04-2016 06:41 by Moderator Alum

The heart rate in my surge is inaccurate, mostly when my heart rate is in the peak zone. When recently training I manually measured my heart rate @ 185 bpm & my surge showed a max heart rate of 149 bom. This happens when ever I get my heart rate over around 140 bpm.

 

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‎01-04-2016 08:44

‎01-04-2016 08:44

Hey hey @Kabes1 it's great to see you around! The heart rate accuracy in Fitbit Surge is affected by personal physiology, location of wear and type of movement. I recommend testing different placement of the tracker on your wrist  (aprox. 3 fingers from your wrist bone) specially when you are exercising. Please see the image below for reference. 

 

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You can find more detailed info about this at our Heart Rate FAQs.  

 

Let me know how it goes! Enjoy your 2016! Woman Wink

 

Retired ModeratorCindy | Community Moderator

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