Garmin no HRV Baseline even with consistent sleep data

4125726 7 days ago

I have no HRV baseline, which also impacts my training status and readiness. I’ve had the baseline some time ago (nearly a year ago) unfortunately also not consistent baseline, sometimes vanished for a couple days there as well.

I will admit last year I worn the watch irregular, probably the reason why it vanished completely. But since over a month I’ve worn it every single day, I have consistent sleep data for over 5 weeks, checked for updates and synced the watch daily. Still no baseline… what could be the reason for it? And what could I do to consistently have a baseline… :(

0 trux 5 days ago

Which watch model? And do you consistently get overnight HRV, minimally the past 3 weeks?

0 4125726 5 days ago in reply to trux

Model is Fenix 7 pro (solar to be specific). Yes consistent data for the past 4-5 weeks.

Sleepdata + HRV Status from last 4 weeks

0 trux 5 days ago in reply to 4125726

I am not sure, but the baseline is possibly established, though not visible on the chart because your current HRV is very low. Try looking it up in Garmin Connect Web, perhaps you'll see it there better. Either on the HRV Status page at https://connect.garmin.com/app/hrv-status/2026-02-02/2, or on the Training Status page (https://connect.garmin.com/app/report/-1/all/last_year ) - it offers also 6m and 1y HRV Status charts, so there is a better chance to have the baseline included in the chart properly

0 4125726 4 days ago in reply to trux

Doen't look like it... in the chart there once was a baseline but as you can see its the same as in the App. And when there was a baseline for me it was equally low. Just realised how low mine is LOL :D It looks like I am some kind of 80 year old. Its just annoying because when there is no Baseline my Training Status and Training readiness and so on are just getting draged down.

0 trux 4 days ago in reply to 4125726

4125726 said:
Just realised how low mine is LOL :D It looks like I am some kind of 80 year old.

Yes, I do not know your age, but if you are not of a really high age, the extremely low HRV is the reason for the missing baseline. From the documentation at HRV Status on Compatible Garmin Watches | Garmin Customer Support

If your personal baseline drops below age-based standards associated with good health, your HRV status is classified as poor. When this happens, your baseline range is no longer displayed. This is to avoid scenarios where your HRV might be considered both balanced and below healthy norms.

0 4125726 4 days ago in reply to trux

Well sounds concerning as a 23 year old why mine is this extremely low I can't tell, I don't drink, smoke, do sports regualary and would generally say I am at least kinda fit. I eat decently ok and would not say I have lots of psychological problems, I will admit I do have the habit of neglecting my sleep regularity and not drinking enough water, which I learned could be a reason for low HRV. Maybe I will cross check the hrv Garmin measured with a different device just to be sure it's not a sensor error. Otherwise I just have to try and fix my hrv as good as i can by building healthier habits. I do know that hrv is highly dependent on the person.

Anyway thanks. You helped a lot. :)