Fitness and Heart Rate: What You Should Track -- and Why

In this episode, Paul and Howard talk about fitness and heart-related measures, from resting heart rate to heart rate variability. We will get into this topic in much more detail in some upcoming episodes. 

Topics:

• Recovery heart rate: Why it matters and how to measure it
• Resting heart rate's importance in health and fitness
• Heart rate variability as a proxy for stress and fitness

Related Readings:

• Heart rate variability (HRV) for monitoring health
• Zone 2 heart rate training for longevity and performance

Bios:

Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.

Music & Disclaimers:

• Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod
   Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm
   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod
   Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan
   License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.

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