1) Sweat. 2) Licking it. 3) Heart Rate Gel. 4) Changing the strap position. 5) Replacing the batteries. But this time of year, it tends to be one thing that causes heart rate spikes: cold and dry weather. The reason for this is the lack of moisture reduces the connectivity between you and the strap. Because the weather is cool but not superAlthough the Fenix 6 is generally better in almost every way, the HR is up to 40 BPM higher than the FR935. I’m 35 and it often has my HR at 170-185 for even easy runs, which suggests than I’m running at my max HR even though it’s 2-3 minutes slower than my marathon pace. The watch is great, but the HR data is utterly worthless.
Yes, all Fenix 6 models measure your heartrate while you swim. jlgranth over 4 years ago +2. One of the reasons I upgraded to a fenix 6 was for the ability to use the OHR during swimming and ditch the chest strap. I have a 6X and am very happy with it. Here is my swim from this morning with heart…. philipshambrook over 4 years ago in reply to
dilbert04. If your PulseOX issue has continued, there are two troubleshooting steps you can take: - Hard Reset: Hold down your top left button until your watch shuts off then let go. Test your PulseOX and…. A dedicated community for Garmin users to ask questions, provide answers, and share feedback. Download PDF Print Page Share Link Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch. Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch. Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the watch.