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245 bpm at the very start of a session with HRM (red version)?

I have the red HRM from Garmin but since a month back its been registereing some very high heart rates.

It happens right at the start of a session and it can take several minutes before it reaches normal levels.
I was able to reproduce this a few times by removing the strap and putting it back on, reconnecting to the strap and starting a new session.

I have been measureing my blood pressure when this occured and all was fine, heart rate below 70.

Is this a know fault when the band starts to fail or could be some kind of interference around my house/block or could it be that sensor actually picks up some kind of arytmic pulse?

Ive ordered a HRM Pro to be sure but was just curious if others have seen this happen?

0 tmk2 over 3 years ago

Andreas said:
Is this a know fault when the band starts to fail

How long have you been using it? These things deteriorate with time. Sometimes using electrode gel or just water helps with aging electrodes.

Andreas said:
could be some kind of interference around my house/block or could it be that sensor actually picks up some kind of arytmic pulse?

Unlikely.

0 Andreas over 3 years ago in reply to tmk2

It's probably 3-4 years since I bought it, I guess comparing it with my new strap will reveal if its me or the strap. =)

0 Dr Phil over 3 years ago

Apologies for the obvious question but have you checked the battery?

0 Andreas over 3 years ago in reply to Dr Phil

Yes, its a new battery.
Tried it today as well with same result, ive also tried my new HRM Pro and so far its been fine so hopefully its the old band and not my pump. :)