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Heart rate monitor reading

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‎03-23-2016 04:28

‎03-23-2016 04:28

I find that when in bike exercise the HR reading increases steadily when I am freewheeling downhill. The road surfaces where I cycle are not great and I wonder is it the vibrations which causes this. I doubt my actual heart rate is increasing when I am just sitting there freewheeling!!!!
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‎03-23-2016 07:38

‎03-23-2016 07:38

Maybe it is just that exciting!

 

Seriously though, I agree, it could be the vibrations.  I would recommend you make sure the Surge is at least 2 fingers above your wrist.  That makes it a bit tighter (so less of a bounce on your arm) and also gives it more tissue to evaluate.  Hope that works - let us know!

 

 

Scott | Aviano Italy

Force, One, Charge, Charge HR, Surge - iOS

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‎03-26-2016 23:55

In response to Blade7658

‎03-26-2016 23:55

Tried this and -- it works! Thanks, I get a proper reading now
Robbie

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