Blacksnow 4th Gear January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 I have recently bought a fitbit, been using it for a few weeks now. I know the heart rate measurement is not as good as those strap type. My resting heart rate is between 55-60 bpm. Which I think is alright. But whenever I start to walk and do something like household chores (not exercises), my heart rate shoots up to 80+ or 90+ and it stays there for a long time even after I sit down and rest. It takes a long time to drop back to 70+. Is there something wrong? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 I have recently bought a fitbit, been using it for a few weeks now. I know the heart rate measurement is not as good as those strap type. My resting heart rate is between 55-60 bpm. Which I think is alright. But whenever I start to walk and do something like household chores (not exercises), my heart rate shoots up to 80+ or 90+ and it stays there for a long time even after I sit down and rest. It takes a long time to drop back to 70+. Is there something wrong? Do you mean something wrong with you or the fitbit? Or both? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason016 Supersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 (edited) I have recently bought a fitbit, been using it for a few weeks now. I know the heart rate measurement is not as good as those strap type. My resting heart rate is between 55-60 bpm. Which I think is alright. But whenever I start to walk and do something like household chores (not exercises), my heart rate shoots up to 80+ or 90+ and it stays there for a long time even after I sit down and rest. It takes a long time to drop back to 70+. Is there something wrong? Go see your doctor for a checkup. This isn't the MerckForum Edited January 25, 2017 by Mason016 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 order coffin the end is near 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tianmo Hypersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 order coffin the end is near wheres your latest price list? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksnow 4th Gear January 25, 2017 Author Share January 25, 2017 Do you mean something wrong with you or the fitbit? Or both? fitbit works just fine...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutrino Supercharged January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 I have recently bought a fitbit, been using it for a few weeks now. I know the heart rate measurement is not as good as those strap type. My resting heart rate is between 55-60 bpm. Which I think is alright. But whenever I start to walk and do something like household chores (not exercises), my heart rate shoots up to 80+ or 90+ and it stays there for a long time even after I sit down and rest. It takes a long time to drop back to 70+. Is there something wrong? I get something similar. HR 56 from when I wake up until I go to the gym in pm, just off now, like, when I bast it up to 140 plus even though my 85% rate is about 132. Then back home shower read book, sleep eat TV MCF etc and my HR still about 70plus. Until next day and start again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 Maybe need some getting used to since I assume not very active. Maybe everyday do strenuous stuff is better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 maybe kym is so chio your heart rate goes up at the thought of her? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 maybe kym is so chio your heart rate goes up at the thought of her? ð who is kym? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evillusion Supersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 wheres your latest price list? he will ask you.....nrw or recon? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason016 Supersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 who is kym? Edmw speak for 可以吗 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 Edmw speak for 可以吗 chey i thought who is kym to keep one's heart pumping so fast 80-90 quite common right for walking around the house and do some simple housework? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leinad8919 Turbocharged January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 order coffin the end is near Watch it Mod. No self advertising like the air con thread 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoElite 6th Gear January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 (edited) I have recently bought a fitbit, been using it for a few weeks now. I know the heart rate measurement is not as good as those strap type. My resting heart rate is between 55-60 bpm. Which I think is alright. But whenever I start to walk and do something like household chores (not exercises), my heart rate shoots up to 80+ or 90+ and it stays there for a long time even after I sit down and rest. It takes a long time to drop back to 70+. Is there something wrong? Wrist based HRM are known for taking a longer time to reflect a decrease in HR as compared to chest straps HRM With regards to Increase in HR (ie at the start of activity/exercise), both types can track quite well. It is the decrease in HR after an exercise/activity that is harder for the wrist based HRM to track accurately. Hence in product reviews, you often find reviewers comparing how well writs based HRM tracks HR AFTER the activity while using a chest strap at the same time. That is the yardstick. Fitbit and Garmin wrist based HRM are known for this Seems like Apple's watch HRM are the best for wrist based accuracy Alternatively, what you can do to circumvent the above mentioned problem is to perform the activity without your fitbit. complete your household chores, sit down and breather properly and rest for 5 minutes before slapping on the fitbit to track your heart rate. Might be possible to get a more accurate post activity heart rate like this as opposed to wearing the device throughout the task. Edited January 25, 2017 by TangoElite Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 Wrist based HRM are known for taking a longer time to reflect a decrease in HR as compared to chest straps HRM With regards to Increase in HR (ie at the start of activity/exercise), both types can track quite well. It is the decrease in HR after an exercise/activity that is harder for the wrist based HRM to track accurately. Hence in product reviews, you often find reviewers comparing how well writs based HRM tracks HR AFTER the activity while using a chest strap at the same time. That is the yardstick. Fitbit and Garmin wrist based HRM are known for this Seems like Apple's watch HRM are the best for wrist based accuracy Alternatively, what you can do to circumvent the above mentioned problem is to perform the activity without your fitbit. complete your household chores, sit down and breather properly and rest for 5 minutes before slapping on the fitbit to track your heart rate. Might be possible to get a more accurate post activity heart rate like this as opposed to wearing the device throughout the task. So difficult ah? Might as well get a stop watch and track it yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoElite 6th Gear January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 So difficult ah? Might as well get a stop watch and track it yourself. too traditional, not techy enough to justify the fitbit purchase ma Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator January 25, 2017 Share January 25, 2017 stick to good old oxymeter...nuff said aliexpress $8.5 hahhaha ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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