Hey Fitbit community,
As you continue your fitness and health journeys on the Fitbit app, the health metrics feature can be a great help to stay on top of your goals.
This feature tracks key metrics detected by your Fitbit device or Pixel Watch so you can see trends and assess what’s changed over time. The Health Metrics tile in the Fitbit app includes:
- Breathing rate
- Heart-rate variability (HRV)
- Skin temperature variation
- Oxygen saturation (SpO2)
- Resting heart rate (RHR)
How do I see health metrics in the Fitbit app?
Wear your device for at least a full day, including to sleep at night (Note: skin temperature requires 3 nights of data). Check your stats after you wake up:
- In the morning, open the Fitbit app > tap the Today tab > Health Metrics.
- Tap Trends to view your recent trends
- Tap See more data to view weekly history.
- For weekly data, tap the metric > tap History
- For details about a metric, tap About below the graph.
Note: The Health Metrics tile and the metrics displayed in the tile are not available in all regions. To see if the Health Metrics tile is available in your region, see the health metrics page in the help center. The Health Metrics tile in the Fitbit app is available to users with a compatible device. If data doesn't appear for a metric, your device might not support it. This feature and the metrics within this feature are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition and should not be relied on for any medical purposes. It is intended to provide information that can help you manage your well-being. If you have any concerns about your health, please talk to a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call emergency services.
What does each Fitbit health metric mean?
Breathing Rate
This metric is the number of breaths you take per minute. Your body usually adjusts your breathing rate to help you get enough oxygen. Typically, breathing rate is 12-20 breaths per minute.
Heart-Rate Variability
This metric is the variation in time between heartbeats. If your heart rate is 60 beats per minute (bpm), it doesn’t mean that your heart beats once a second. Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) determines the timing of each heartbeat. Studies show that a higher HRV is linked with better health. A significant drop in HRV may indicate your body is experiencing stress or strain or showing potential signs of illness.
Skin Temperature
This metric is the variation in your skin temperature taken from your wrist while you sleep. Skin temperature is the temperature on the skin's surface. It’s normal for skin temperature to vary throughout sleep and from night to night. When you wear your Fitbit device or Pixel Watch while sleeping, Fitbit calculates a personal range for your skin temperature variation with up to 30 nights of data so you’ll know if your skin temp is out of your normal range. Note: Skin temperature requires 3 nights of data.
Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
This metric estimates the amount of oxygen in your blood. Nighttime SpO2 is usually lower than daytime SpO2 due to the fact that your breathing rate is usually slower during sleep. In general, SpO2 values during sleep are typically above 90%. Note: Oxygen Saturation requires 1 full night of data.
Resting Heart Rate
This metric is the number of times your heart beats per minute when you are still and well-rested. Resting heart rate typically ranges from 60-100 bpm, but this range can vary based on age and fitness level. Resting heart rate can be an important indicator of your fitness level and overall cardiovascular health.
Note: Ensure you wear your device for at least 1 full day (during the day and to sleep at night) to see health metrics. Check your stats after you wake up in the morning.
For more information about Health Metrics on the Fitbit app check out our help center.
Your Fitbit team
