# HR Spikes when i start an activity

**URL:** https://www.community.whoop.com/t/hr-spikes-when-i-start-an-activity/8177
**Category:** WHOOP 5.0
**Created:** [September 14, 2025, 6:09am UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/hr-spikes-when-i-start-an-activity/8177 "2025-09-14T06:09:05Z")
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### Author: ![bebeariaomo](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/www.community.whoop.com/bebeariaomo/32/2334_2.png) [@bebeariaomo](https://www.community.whoop.com/u/bebeariaomo)
#### Post date: [September 14, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/hr-spikes-when-i-start-an-activity/8177/3 "2025-09-14T13:56:58Z")

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I had this problem on every run for several months even with the bicep band. I now have a solution that has worked for me for 3 weeks on all my runs. I can’t promise it will work for everyone, but it might be worth a try. I wrote it up here (hope the link works) [Whoop 5/MG issues and how to get them addressed - #65 by Christina1](https://www.community.whoop.com/t/whoop-5-mg-issues-and-how-to-get-them-addressed/7503/65)

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