Opinion on HRV Tracking for ANS Regulation

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Tracking heart rate variability (HRV) has been getting more popular in the fitness industry to measure stress on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). But here is what you need to consider before attempting any interventions.


 

Timestamps

1:20 How applicable is HRV for determining readiness to train?

2:30 Why just switching to only aerobic work is not the best intervention in all cases

2:55 Consistently high waking HR + low HRV, compared to low waking HR + low HRV

4:40 Considering the impact of their current training stimulus

6:00 Having data is great, but can become a detriment if you don’t know what you’re doing

7:05 Consider how tracking data will affect the client

 


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