My Fitbit Versa says my HR at rest is 48, however if im sitting at the couch i can be at 41. So which of these values should i enter in Intervals.icu settings? 41, or 48?
Thanks,
David
@David_Gonzalez_Garci, your Fitbit is most likely reading your rHR at night. Use that value; it’s consistent in tracking methodology. While it may be slightly elevated in comparison to spot checks, the fact that it’s a consistent measurement is most important. Spot checks won’t provide the insight needed to gain insight into your body. Also, spot checks can be cherry-picked and thereby be an inaccurate representation.
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some of the comments here are worth taking a look as well.
I notice the same thing with my FitBit and I agree with Howie. I run in the 43-47 range, but during the day, I will glance down and see 41 or even 39 from time to time. Sticking with the one that FitBit calculates is the best one to use. I really wish the FitBit API played nicer with other apps (not just intervals), so that I could automate that setting update…
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Hi Richard, sometimes even with more training my HR goes up 1 or 2. I guess its because its not 100% accurate but whats your experience in this
Same experience. I am into a long training block now and my RHR is at 47 after starting at 43 2 weeks ago. I just looked back at the last year and the RHR stays between 43 and 47 without any real spikes.
Yes i guess you have to really see the long time tendency, as some weeks or days can be non consistent.
Ive been looking at my data and last yesr it was 56 (+8), i really started biking less than 1 year ago
The overall tendency has been going down, although some weeks it went up for no reason
It’s always best to use RHR as a trend relative to CTL and ATL as well as subjective scores. If it goes up, have a look at your other metrics including life stress, and you’ll get a better view compared to the number in isolation.
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