Resting heart rate drop

[Gonnagetfit]

Hi

Over the last 8 days my resting heart rate has dropped from 58-60 (where it has been since I got my surge) to 46. Do you think there is an issue with the monitor? Does it just need to be cleaned or reset? I do regularly wipe it down per the instructions. It just seemed a bit and steady drop in HR over a short period and I have not become an elite athlete overnight!

thanks in advance for any tips.

[YojanaFitbit · Accepted solution]

Thanks for stopping by @Gonnagetfit! Welcome to the Forums! Your heart rate information will be changing depending on the activities that you're doing. What is the higher BPM that you have reached while working out? Are you currently taking medications or have you been sick (like headaches, fever or just a simple flu)? For how long have you been using it? 

I would suggest also to restart your Fitbit Surge a couple of times to see if this helps and check this wearing tips to improve the HR accuracy. 

Please keep me poste! 

[Gonnagetfit]

Thanks for the reply. I've been using it a year and have not been unwell or taking any medication. The resting heart rate has just dropped in a week. I also noticed that when doing exercise it is saying my highest heart rate is about 140, lower than previously.

[YojanaFitbit]

Hi @Gonnagetfit, thanks for getting back. Well, it's good to know that you're being great in regards of your health. Then, we have to wait to see if you're getting a higher reading after the restart, Fitbit trackers adjust HR readings depending on your workouts; so try to reach your Peak Zone while working out, to see if your tracker is able to get higher than 140. 

I'd appreciate your feedback! Have a good one!