Workout heart rate

I have noticed for the last 12 months when I start a workout the first 30 seconds or so show a constant high heart rate, 100 or so, then drop to my normal rate, 60 or so. Is there a problem with the watch. It happens nearly every time.

Apple Watch Series 6

Posted on Feb 8, 2022 5:56 PM

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Feb 9, 2022 1:10 AM in response to Hoops54

Try recalibrating the watch;

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