Podcast 125 – Heart Rate Variability, Stress and Endurance Training with Marco Altini
The Principles of Performance
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Decoding Wearables: HRV and Athletic Recovery
This chapter explores the meaning behind physiological data from wearables, particularly focusing on heart rate variability (HRV) and its role in athletic recovery. The speakers emphasize the importance of contextual analysis, highlighting that lifestyle factors like stress, sleep, and training load can significantly affect HRV readings. Additionally, they discuss the limitations of wearables in accurately assessing recovery, urging a deeper understanding of individual physiological responses over time.
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