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Is max HR determined automatically by Garmin watches reliable? (fantastic.earth)

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Is max HR determined automatically by Garmin watches reliable?

I've been #running consistently for last one year (ran over 500km) and my #Garmin watch has been increasing my detected max heart rate slowly. Last week it reached 202 bpm, and that has me a little worried because I'm not exactly a young man (almost 40 now). Since my workouts are heart rate based, they have been getting harder too. Though I must say, I feel less tired than a year ago.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it safe to follow the max HR determined by the watch? #runnersofmastodon

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

@abnv @running I've been using Garmin watches for about 5 years now and what I can say is that it's quite consistent with the results from my annual sports medical checkup.

Every now and then my Garmin tells me that the max HR goes slightly up or slightly down.

But would I use it as medical advise? Never ever, at best it is an indicator. Close enough to medical reality for me™, but if you really want to know, consult your MD.