Heart rate too low during activity

I am so frustrated with my instinct. Every time I star an activity the heart rate drops and either remains around 60 -80 bpm. The first few times I used the watch t was ok and I know my hr goes up to 180 during my activities. What is wrong? How can I fix or work around this??

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Bullet over 4 years ago +1

had same problem with my Fenix 5. Garmin said it was problem with the device. got a new Fenix 5 from them works much better.

Hr strap is only a little more accurate for me

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0 anywhere 11 months ago in reply to AussiePhil

Charging your watch at two bars instead of running it nearly flat is a good practice to help maintain better performance.

0 AussiePhil 11 months ago in reply to anywhere

I've been doing this lately, though when using GPS, heart rate will frequently drop to a low rate for part of the walk even when having started a walk with 3 bars.

I won't replace the watch until a smart watch is available which allows for battery replacement after a drop in battery life.

0 anywhere 11 months ago in reply to AussiePhil

It's a wise idea to consider devices that allow for battery replacement. This feature can help extend the life of your watch and make it more environmentally friendly.

0 trux 11 months ago in reply to anywhere

Make you a favor and buy a chest strap HRM, it will make wonders to the accuracy of the HR, and it is unavoidable for any serious training anyway. Additionally, practically all chest straps have a replaceable battery. It does not necessarily have to be a Garmin HRM. You can find plenty of inexpensive chest straps from other manufacturers as well.

0 GarLWP 10 months ago

I have the same problem with my Forerunner 925, roadbiking and Hr around 60. Later during the ride it went to 130.

0 GarLWP 10 months ago

same problem with my forerunner 935. and a new HR.

0 GarLWP 10 months ago in reply to trux

these inexpensive straps are crap. mostly to heavy and not nice to wear.