Why has my resting heart rate gone up?
Paylaş
Updated 06 November 2026
- 01Check the same reading
- 02Note when it changed
- 03Get help if concerned
A watch graph cannot tell you the medical cause.
A change in resting heart rate can have several explanations. Check the recording and your usual pattern, but do not use a watch graph to diagnose the cause.
Check what Garmin reports
Garmin describes daily resting heart rate as the lowest 30-minute average in a day. Some devices also show a seven-day average. Those are different views, so compare the same one over time.
Make a useful note
- When did the change begin?
- Was the watch worn and recording normally?
- Have sleep, training or daily routines changed?
- Do you feel unwell or have other symptoms?
When to ask for help
Speak to a healthcare professional if a change persists, worries you, or comes with symptoms. Do not assume a change is just tiredness or a sensor problem. Severe symptoms need urgent medical help.
What to share with your coach
Your notes can help explain why a planned week needs reviewing. Keep health questions with a healthcare professional rather than asking a training app to rule out a problem.