The Energy Blueprint Podcast HRV - the crucial metric you’re missing to improve performance & longevity. With Dr. Mike T. Nelson
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Feb 8, 2025 Dr. Mike T. Nelson, a research fanatic with a Ph.D. in exercise physiology, dives into the fascinating world of heart rate variability (HRV). He explains HRV's significance beyond athletics, emphasizing its role in stress management and personalized fitness. Topics include the balance required in high-intensity workouts to ensure recovery, the influence of genetics on HRV scores, and practical methods to boost HRV for better health and performance. Listeners will gain valuable insights on optimizing their wellness journey.
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HRV and the Autonomic Nervous System
- HRV measures autonomic nervous system activity, not just average heart rate.
- It reveals your balance between sympathetic (stress) and parasympathetic (rest) states.
HRV Measures Stress Cost
- HRV is better at measuring the overall cost of stress on your system than predicting performance.
- Track HRV to understand your body's response to training and life stressors, enabling personalized adjustments.
Sleep Deprivation Visualization
- Dr. Nelson used a graph showing the correlation between a client's lack of sleep and increased stress levels.
- This visual representation of data helped the client understand the impact of sleep deprivation.