Wrong (High) heart rate during sleep results in a bad sleep score

My Epix gen 2 Pro is probably giving the wrong (high) heart rate during the night.

My normal heart rate during rest/sleep is an avg of 30/35 bpm (I run 6 times a week).

But my Epix tells me that there are long periods around 80 bpm (picture).

I'm also wearing a Whoop and that gives me completly other results (picture).

So, some of the two devices has to be wrong and I'm feeling ok. I think there is a problem with the optical heart rate sensor.

I'm 16 years old and not drinking alcohol and I'm a profesional athlete.

Can somebody Help me with this issue please?

0 trux 3 months ago

It is hard to guess which of the devices is correct, but from what you wrote, I would rather guess that it is indeed the Whoop sensor. To be sure, it would be the best verifying it with a standard (non-optical) HRM chest strap. As for the Epix - you can try adjusting the tightness of the wristband, changing the wrist, or even attaching the watch to the ankle for the night. In some cases, especially in winter, the peripheral vasoconstriction can make the pulse detection challenging, on the wrist. And having that low Resting HR may contribute to the watch doubling the frequency, when the optical signal is weak.

0 3861682 3 months ago in reply to trux

the watch I wore before was a forrunner 245 music. And that watch didnt have any problems.The first week there was no problem. but after that the problems occur. Every night for three weeks in a row.

0 trux 3 months ago in reply to 3861682

Yes, I understand, but the tips I gave you is all I can do for you. If it does not help, I recommend reaching out to the Product Support through their website at https://support.garmin.com. Use the Phone or Chat options for an instant response. Email exchanges usually take a few days.

0 Tisztul_A_Visztula 3 months ago in reply to trux

OFF

As an aside, but I remembered that you were surprised a year ago when I said I still had a Garmin HRM3-SS.

See https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-recreation-archive/f/fenix-5-series/141473/does-garmin-use-firstbeat-calorie-calc-method-when-biking-w-a-powermeter-paired/1711906#1711906

Today I checked a list of mine in an Excel sheet and even I was surprised :-) that apart from 1 piece of HRM3 I use and another one which my wife uses, we still have a HRM2 given to one of my son. Bought in 2012 and functioning perfectly as do both HRM3. Just the bl**dy straps which have to be replaced appr. yearly.