The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

74. Understanding Heart Rate Variability: The Science Behind Stress and Recovery

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Jun 27, 2024
Learn about the importance of heart rate variability (HRV) and how it reflects your overall well-being. Discover how lifestyle choices impact HRV and practical ways to improve it for better health and stress resilience.
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Understanding HRV Basics

  • Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures the variation in time intervals between heartbeats.
  • A higher HRV indicates a well-functioning, adaptable autonomic nervous system reflecting stress resilience.
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HRV Reflects Nervous System Balance

  • HRV reflects balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) systems.
  • Higher HRV relates to better health, emotional regulation, and stress resilience.
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Factors Influencing HRV

  • HRV is influenced by age, fitness, stress, sleep, hydration, nutrition, and chronic illnesses.
  • Chronic stress and poor lifestyle habits lower HRV, signaling reduced health and recovery capacity.
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