I notice on some days Apple Watch calculates my average resting for my heart rate sooner than others. For example, yesterday it calculated my average resting rate for the day at 6am and today it calculated my average daily resting rate at 9:30am. Curious what could drive this discrepancy and how it calculates my average resting rate
Apple Watch Series 5
Hey there Shannonjo0120,
Here's some information you'll find useful to understand how your resting heart rate is measured:
In addition, Apple Watch measures your heart rate throughout the day when you’re still, and periodically when you’re walking (Apple Watch Series 1 or later). Since Apple Watch takes these background readings based on your activity, the time between these measurements will vary. Apple Watch also calculates a daily resting rate and walking average by correlating background heart rate readings with accelerometer data when sufficient background readings are available.
This information was taken from Monitor your heart rate with Apple Watch. We'd suggest looking through the rest of this guide to answer any other question regarding understanding how this feature works.
Kind regards.
Hey there Shannonjo0120,
Here's some information you'll find useful to understand how your resting heart rate is measured:
In addition, Apple Watch measures your heart rate throughout the day when you’re still, and periodically when you’re walking (Apple Watch Series 1 or later). Since Apple Watch takes these background readings based on your activity, the time between these measurements will vary. Apple Watch also calculates a daily resting rate and walking average by correlating background heart rate readings with accelerometer data when sufficient background readings are available.
This information was taken from Monitor your heart rate with Apple Watch. We'd suggest looking through the rest of this guide to answer any other question regarding understanding how this feature works.
Kind regards.
Resting heart rate question
