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Chest strap heart rate variability and training peaks

Anyone have heart rate variability (way too high or too low) for the first mile when using a training peaks structured workout? I'm using a chest strap and have the same issue whether I use a Garmin chest strap or wahoo. Any ideas?

0 Dr Phil over 3 years ago

Frequently the cause of unstable heart rate at the start of an activity from a strap is because the strap is too dry. Try giving the strap a good soak in water (warm) before putting it on and see if that makes a difference. If you are already doing that check the battery.

This Garmin support advice might help - support.garmin.com/.../

0 mcalista over 3 years ago

Poor electrical contact between skin and strap at the start of a workout is not uncommon, especially in cool conditions. Pre-moistening the skin and sensor pads can help for those first few minutes, until your body's natural sweating takes over.

0 alexrobbo over 3 years ago

Did you find a solution?

0 Pavel over 3 years ago

As I know wahoo never admitted that they support HRV.

0 ss29640 over 3 years ago

Pro tip: Use Parker Spectra 360 electrode gel. I use that in conjunction with a little bit of water across the sensor and get super clean signals with my Polar H10.