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Forerunner 45 reads double my actual heart rate when at rest

I am wearing both a Garmin and Fitbit, and most days the Garmin reads 2x my heart rate a few times per day when I am at rest. Anyone else having that issue or know the cause? I have replaced the watch and the same problem happens.

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slyellen over 1 year ago in reply to Garmin-Sierra +1

Garmin-Sierra, feel free to contact me directly via email. I tried everything but still am having issues. It mostly occurs when I am at rest (e.g. at my desk)

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0 Garmin-Sierra over 1 year ago

Hello slyellen!

Please check out this article regarding inaccurate heart rate readings: The Heart Rate Sensor on My Garmin Watch is Not Accurate

If you review the tips and possible causes of an inaccurate reading, may I have permission to reach out to you via email so we can look further into what could be causing this?

0 mark_hepburn_ over 1 year ago

My Forerunner 35 also read double at times. Here is the scenario. I am an older guy biking (and have the heart rate broadcast to my Garmin 800 Bike GPS). My heart rate is fine and settles to about 90 bps as I get into a moderate cadence, then after half an hour I stop and rest for a brief 5 - 10 minute water break, then I start up again and my heart rate shows around 180 when I get into the same pace as before my stop. Happens about 20 % of the time. Eventually after 15 minutes or so it drops back to around 90. I don't believe I am holding the bike grip any differently at startup.

0 slyellen over 1 year ago in reply to Garmin-Sierra

Garmin-Sierra, feel free to contact me directly via email. I tried everything but still am having issues. It mostly occurs when I am at rest (e.g. at my desk)