WHOOP Podcast Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo explain what HRV is, what affects it, how to improve it, and what it means for recovery and human performance.
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Jun 25, 2019 
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HRV and Nervous System
- HRV measures nervous system balance, not just heart health.
- It reflects the interplay between the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.
HRV vs. Heart Rate
- HRV and heart rate often trend inversely, providing valuable insights.
- When this relationship changes, it can indicate key training states like parasympathetic saturation.
HRV and Fitness
- Lower resting heart rate and higher HRV indicate better fitness.
- This signifies more efficient blood pumping and resource allocation during exercise.