The Neuro Experience #324: 4 Ways to Increase Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
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Feb 6, 2024 This podcast explores the essence of HRV and its role in health, performance, and brain health. It covers topics such as using trackers for HRV, ways to increase HRV, the ARIC study, and the significance of HRV. It also discusses the impact of sauna sessions, hydration on HRV, and the link between low HRV and mortality.
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Understanding Heart Rate Variability
- Heart rate variability (HRV) reflects the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
- High HRV indicates a healthy, adaptable heart with strong stress recovery capability.
How to Track HRV Effectively
- Track your HRV first thing in the morning to assess your recovery from the previous day.
- Use a 14 to 21-day average to establish your baseline and adapt training based on consistent low HRV trends.
Factors That Reduce HRV
- Alcohol, late nights, and ignoring natural body rhythms significantly decrease HRV.
- These behaviors cause sympathetic dominance, reducing adaptability and recovery.