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Heart Rate data missing in TCX

I am importing a TCX using 

 

https://api.fitbit.com/1/user/-/activities/[ID].tcx

However, the TCX file doesn't include the <HeartRateBpm> nodes. If I go to the Fitbit site and manually export a TCX for the same training entry, the nodes are there. Am I doing something wrong here when I do my automatic import; is it a permissions thing; or is it a deliberate omission? All pointers gratefully received, thank you.

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If this is for a swimming activity, it could be because the HR sensor doesn't operate during swims. Apparently water interferes with its accuracy so it's disabled.

Peter McLennan
Gondwana Software
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Thank you for replying, but no, this is for a run.

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Hi @fetcheveryone

 

I'm not able to reproduce the problem you're reporting.   When I export the tcx file through the Web API, I am getting the HeartRateBPM information.

 

Would you please private message me your Fitbit user ID?  I'll take a closer look.

 

 

Gordon Crenshaw
Senior Technical Solutions Consultant
Fitbit Partner Engineering & Web API Support | Google
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Thank you - I've DM'ed 🙂

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