Best HRV Monitor and Cardiac Coherence app (cheap vs expensive options)

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4 жыл бұрын

These are the best HRV Monitors and cardiac coherence apps I've used. I'll show you 2 options. One cheap and one expensive.
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I've used these HRV monitors and cardiac coherence apps for over a year now, and it's been life-changing.
They've helped me gain control of my stress levels by continually practicing getting into coherence.
And I feel more energy throughout the day because I know how to control my heart rate variability.
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@Headfulness Жыл бұрын

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@TesaSilvestre 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review! The Inner Balance monitor happens to be 25% off, right now for the holidays. Just got it for $119 instead of $149 :) Sharing this in case someone else watches this video in the next few days!

@allensmith9312 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Luke, treating the cause and not the symptoms..

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I was searching everywhere for a cheaper option. Thank you so much.

@RobertaAdesignbyhumans 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice review! I look forward to reading your book, thank you for that! As a former meditator, it is nice to get back to balance knowing a more about breathwork. You look very grounded and balanced, that alone speaks for itself as a good result, well done you!

@nolanbarger 3 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying my Kyto so far after this recommendation. Appreciated.

@RiverReeves23 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That review really helped me decide. Cheers.

@rockswings 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing the testing work. Saved me a ton of time 👍👏

@user-vv6cb9vo7d 2 жыл бұрын

This helped so much. I can save so much money with Kyoto and downloading a coherence app

@robertyutube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@Vadim-kt3yq 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video!

@matthatson 4 жыл бұрын

Heartmath Inner Balance is not a HRV monitor, it's a HRV trainer!

@vincewhite5087 2 жыл бұрын

Elite HRV & polar H10 strap seems to work well.

@jaronholder8586 6 ай бұрын

Great video!

@costaskokkinoplitis8617 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke. Thanks for your videos. The Kyto fitness is compatible with which software? Do you think that one can start with the kyto device as a start. Does it give you HRV and coherence graphs?

@andrebrunel5131 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@deroy2829 3 жыл бұрын

Can you or have you used these apps with the heart rate monitors that come with the smart watches like the Samsung Galaxy 46mm. I have the watch and I'm wondering if I need to buy a stand alone sensor? Also, does the sensor need to be attached to the ear?

@meoweth4980 3 жыл бұрын

I use a polar heart monitor with Elite HRV app.

@KD56100 3 жыл бұрын

You are wrong that Kyto controller keeps working if you forgot to unclip sensor. It starts working only when sensor registers hearbeats (that is, attached to earlobe).

@Pilki 4 жыл бұрын

I'm looking for alternatives on the european market and I stumbled apon the polar H10 monitor (breast strap) - can anyone recommend apps that are compatible with that? On the polar website they talk about how you can test your heart rate variability to check for overtraining, but can I "TRAIN" my hrv like with the decives you have shown here in the video?

@WolfgangKellert 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke. Thanks for the info. Does a simple ear clip sensor work?

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry not sure what you mean

@WolfgangKellert 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness I mean if you can connect the ear clip sensor directly into your phone without that bluetooth thing.

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

For the Kyto fitness with complete coherence app you need the Bluetooth. For the inner balance they have an option that can connect to iPhone without bluetooth.

@WolfgangKellert 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness Thank you!

@gracegan8875 2 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a silly question but how on earth do I use the breath pacer in the complete coherence app? Like when do I inhale, exhale, or hold my breath? I can't seem to find any instructions in the app

@pelawren Жыл бұрын

Luke, thank you for the review. Since you did this video in 2019, I wonder if you have had the chance to try HRV on other devices like the fitbit? As I consider which device to purchase, it would be great if there is a device that reflects not only your HRV but your heart rate, respiratory rate etc.

@ih_yt Жыл бұрын

go with Garmin model you like

@skillfula5052 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke Thank you for that informative video! I have one question, when you compare the kyto and the heartmath monitor side by side means one on each ear paired to different phones, are the readings the same or do the differ a lot? Another question, from your experience are monitors which use optical technology like the heartmath really worser than monitors which use electrodes in terms of accuracy? I have read so... Last question, did you find a way to use hrv monitors in order to tell you whether you got lost/ wandering mind or not? Really appreciate taking your time to answer my questions!

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Hey SkillfulA, Thanks for your questions. Here’s my answers. 1. The readings from the HRV monitors are the same from my experience. 2. I’m not sure how the accuracy compares to medical grade equipment, but it’s accurate enough for coherence training. 3. Yes I have found ways to use HRV biofeedback to monitor my mental state. I can show you how if you are interested in 1-1 coaching.

@skillfula5052 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness Much merits for your kind and quick reply! 1. Good to know that they are similar because someone kindly ordered one for me from china and it would be a waste of his funds and my effort and time if it wouldn’t be accurate enough to explore the potential of hrv as an affordable feedback and motivation tool for meditation. 2. I didn't necessarily mean expensive medical grade devices but more those new affordable ecg wristbands like eg the spovan balde smart watch which even has an heart sticker! I was just wondering if you have ever used something like that and what your experience with it is. 3. Very kind of you, would be definitely interesting to get some first hand personal observations from you but I am a monk who doesn't have nor handles money so I can't reimburse you monetary for 1to1 coaching which I believe is usually asked for something like that!?

@GabrielMccredi Жыл бұрын

Have you tried elite hrv

@nicksyrax 2 жыл бұрын

Do any cardiac coherence apps use the Apple Watch?

@benmcg2282 Жыл бұрын

Hey man great review! However I was wondering if the breathing pacer optimizes to the speed that helps you personally get the most coherence, or if you have to manually try different paces and just look at what setting gave you the best results (because that may take awhile?) Also, is the ratio of inhale to exhale always set to an 1:1 ratio? or can you make the exhale longer on the pacer? Thank you!

@orion9k Жыл бұрын

I Have no idea how this tech works but I do know a thing or two about breathing techniques👆if you want to calm down and relax your heart, you want to inhale all the way down to your belly and then as slow as possible exhalation that feels as comfortable as possible 👆 If you want to increase alertness, you do the same but with fast exhalation 👌 I'm not sure what these devices are good for, just set your alarm on your phone and do these breathing techniques combined with different mantras and you're all set 🙏 One last thing, you can do and ohmmmm sound on your exhalation to create vibrations in your chest, this will loosen up mucus for some people especially in cold season, and improve breathing significantly 😀

@SimpleSauna Жыл бұрын

I have the Heartmath Inner Balance and you can adjust the pacing to your preference, although the ratio of inhale to exhale is always 1:1. It still works great and really helps with HRV training. It's a great device to get feedback on when you are actually in coherence and develop that skill over time.

@agigoux 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, what do you thing about apps that use your phone camera to measure your HRV?... probably not so accurate, but wanted to know how they compare with a device like the Inner Balance. Thanks! Best

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never found one that gives a consistently accurate HRV reading. It’s been 6 months or so since I’ve tried any that use phone camera so something new may have come out. There’s one called welltory that was probably the best of what I’ve tried, but didn’t have any features for calculating a coherence score.

@pilatesyogataichifit 3 жыл бұрын

What about Elite HRV? I like it a lot. To use it, you can purchase the corsense from them or even use a standard Polar H7 transmitter.

@Headfulness 3 жыл бұрын

EliteHRV is a good app. This video was focused on apps that measure cardiac coherence. EliteHRV doesn’t measure coherence, so I didn’t mention it in this video.

@sfasscio Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, you have been very comprehensive and of great help. Do you recommend inner balance because of its app or is it more accurate than kyto? unfortunately the Kyto I would be forced to take in China and in addition to long waiting times there would be customs costs for Italy, so it would cost me much more. Are there other cheap devices as an alternative? would smartwatches be valid (which ones to consider?)? I can't find the app you use in the video for iOS, can you point me to apps similar to the one you used? i tried different apps but i don't see them as suitable for breathing as the ones you used. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

@Headfulness Жыл бұрын

I like inner balance because of the app. Accuracy should be the same for both devices. You can try EliteHRV. I'll make an updated video soon

@sfasscio Жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness I thank you for the answer. I tried with a garmin vivoactive 3 but the app refers me to the polar h10 heart rate monitor. Could you please give the Kyto a try and see if the Elite HRV app recognizes it? I would be grateful Does the Elite HRV app show a similar graph to the apps you used to figure out if I can get biofeedback during breathing exercises to figure out if I'm consistent and doing the exercises right? Or do I need other apps? if the Kyto works with the Elite HRV app and I can get the consistency graph then I buy the Kyto. Thank you

@bearllande 3 жыл бұрын

question, are your coherence scores (history) similar between kyto and inner balance? is the kyto device and app as accurate as the inner balance one? is the coherence heart trainer available for android? i can't find it. which is the best for kyto on android?

@Headfulness 3 жыл бұрын

the scores and accuracy are similar. Here it is in google play store: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.completecoherence.cst

@Henry_Crun 3 ай бұрын

Have you tried the new "complete" app from complete coherence?

@360.Tapestry 2 жыл бұрын

the heartmath monitor may have a fancy app behind it, but its build quality isn't anything to write home about at the price point

@Rajo1012 Жыл бұрын

Did anyone try the "Lief"? Seems pricy, but I heared the breathing guidance is made live and adjusted based on sensor data. The fixed breathing patterns have so far not worked for me, that why I'm interested. Any experience on this one?

@Headfulness Жыл бұрын

I haven’t tried it because of the $100/mo price. and the heartmath inner balance is still really good. I’ll do an updated video on it soon.

@sbali182 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos, thank you, Luke! Have you also tried the EliteHRV app? Is there a difference if I measure HRV score or heart coherence? What´s your opinion, would you still recommend the Complete Coherence app to train? I have a polar chest strap, so I wouldn´t start with the Heartmath app for now. Thank you!

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve tried EliteHRV and still use it sometimes. The HRV score on that app is more of a measure of rest and recovery. The coherence score is a better measure of relaxation and mindfulness. Complete coherence is still a good app.

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

I think complete coherence works with polar chest strap but haven’t tried it myself

@sbali182 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness Thank you !

@sbali182 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness Since you've been using both. Do you think that the 'coherent state' heartmath and complete coherence are measuring, is different from each other?

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

They are pretty similar. The only difference I’ve noticed is it’s a bit easier to get high coherence scores in Complete Coherence. With the inner balance you have to have more coherent, wavelike HRV to get the highest scores.

@LorettaJeanetteManca 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke! Thanks for the great video! Just one question ..... do you know, if the monitor from heart math can be used for more than one Person? Meaning that if someone else can use the same divice only on separate phones Thanks!

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Yes it can. My wife has used the sensor on her phone with no problems.

@LorettaJeanetteManca 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness Thank you! Good news :)

@ricardoafonso9626 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Luke the device you share with your wife is that the inner balance or the emwave? So I can use my inner balance with multiple people right? Thanks

@plantculture1287 4 жыл бұрын

What is better, Oura ring, EliteHRV Corsense or innerbalance heart math??

@joeymarino7 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Elite HRV Corsense and the Heart, Breath, Mind program free within the APP by sports psychologist Leah Lagos. ( her book is great as well ).

@nandanmullakara 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Luke, The Coherence Heart Trainer does not seem to be available now (in my area). What is the second best app you would suggest? Thanks and Appreciate the great videos!

@Table-Top Жыл бұрын

Did you find a good app in place of the Coherence Heart Trainer? I can't find that app also.

@nandanmullakara Жыл бұрын

@@Table-Top I ended up using elite HRV on iPhone.

@Table-Top Жыл бұрын

@@nandanmullakara With the Kyto ear clip ? (I read of others using the Polar H10. Kyto do a finger sensor now too.)

@nandanmullakara Жыл бұрын

@@Table-Top yes with Kyto ear clip

@clivelindsay9311 3 жыл бұрын

What other monitors do you recommend as the kyto is hard to find in the UK

@Headfulness 3 жыл бұрын

You can get it from Ali express. Link is in the description

@jnom8170 10 ай бұрын

I didn't see a link for the Coherence Heart trainer $31, kyto fitness

@Headfulness 10 ай бұрын

I don't think coherence heart trainer is available anymore. I'm currently working on adding coherence into my app Pocket Breath Coach

@danfoleyjr5999 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering if anyone knows if the Whoop Band can be used with the Inner Balance app...

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t. The inner balance app only works with their hrv sensor

@anthonymeetsastranger 4 жыл бұрын

How do you determine what "Challenge Level" to do for Inner Balance? I'm shifting form Lvl 2 to Lvl 3, but it doesnt keep the coherence score consistent over time, obviously.

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Practice at a level until you can stay in the green for 80% of the session. Then go up a level. The score is calculated the same for each level (a 10 is a 10 regardless of the level), but the zones for low, medium, and high are shifted.

@anthonymeetsastranger 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness Ahhh that makes a lot of sense. Good to know its only the Zones! Wish they had this in the in-app tutorial.

@mathewthehealthcoach 2 жыл бұрын

Hey fellow IHP lol funny to run into your comment in this vast internet

@anthonymeetsastranger 2 жыл бұрын

@@mathewthehealthcoach Haha cheers :)

@thomasbell6834 Жыл бұрын

Stupid question…..I prefer to breath slower. I always feel rushed when I breath w the ap. Is it possible to adjust and slow it down?

@Headfulness Жыл бұрын

Yes click the gear icon to the top left, then click "Session" then scroll down to "Breath Pacer"

@harvsohi 4 жыл бұрын

Does this apps work with Apple Watch? Thanks

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so.

@AlexKChen 3 жыл бұрын

does it take rmssd and sdnn and HF/LF ratio?

@Headfulness 3 жыл бұрын

EliteHRV may be a better option if you’re looking for that data.

@meredythkeast-devine9636 4 жыл бұрын

Is there any devices that break down your score to high frequency, low frequency , and very low frequency?

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

EliteHRV

@severianocuellar1327 4 жыл бұрын

Welltory. Elite HRV is currently missing VLF.

@ladybug0469 3 жыл бұрын

The emwave pro give you all three as well.

@srghma 2 жыл бұрын

20 min, 100 achievements = 4 points score is sufficient Coherence, heart locking

@NoamShafer 4 жыл бұрын

Yo I got similar stats: Started about a year ago. I try to do it every day. Avarage of 1000 points in 20 minutes session. But I found my HRV device for a bit cheaper - second hand on ebay lol...

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! What made you want to get into coherence?

@NoamShafer 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness My therapist recommended - I like gadgets so its perfect for me

@michelleanton9411 4 жыл бұрын

Can 2 people share the same Inner Balance account periodically?

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah my wife has used mine on her phone without any problems.

@ladybug0469 3 жыл бұрын

@Michelle, are you asking if you could share the Inner Balance? Yes you could but if you are asking to share the account that tracks each persons session then I would ask why? Of course you could share the account but heartmath doesn’t charge you for separate account. The app on your phone and the cloud are free. You could have your own separate accounts on your phones or tablets. Sharing an account only misleads your history recordings, plus each personal will have their own preference settings and challenge levels based on their own needs and physiology. Does this help?

@Sirius19716 4 жыл бұрын

can you give us an update please? thanks

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

My recommendations are still the same today

@Sirius19716 4 жыл бұрын

@@Headfulness thank you, You have been using it for how many years? because I read lots of bad reviews, people complaining that after 3 or 4 month the inner balance stopped working, others that it is not accurate

@Headfulness 4 жыл бұрын

I bought mine in mid 2018

@rogerthat9869 4 жыл бұрын

- Nadia- - did you buy one if so how was it?

@Sirius19716 4 жыл бұрын

@@rogerthat9869 Hi, I bought the innerbalance for Iphone, so far I am very satisfied, work very well, I asked Heartmath which one to buy, and they recommended the inner balance to me, they offer 1year warranty so if it stop working they can send you a new one, Heartmath.com offer THE HEARTMATH EXPERIENCE for free right now

@vincewhite5087 2 жыл бұрын

Go to Heart math.

@howardbrammer4871 4 жыл бұрын

How are you dealing with real life threatening Corona 🦠?

@lifeofjoyandcreation 3 жыл бұрын

Ignore it. It is fake.

@kimdavid4406 3 жыл бұрын

The Coherence Heart Trainer app has terrible ratings. It's 2.6!! Also, the KYTO fitness has a finger sensor option which would be more comfortable.

@albertosanchez595 3 жыл бұрын

yes it does, but it is because for save the sessions you have to write a commentary in every session, its the only way to have a report, and apparently people don´t know that. I´ve been using it for two weeks with ear kyto sensor, and Im really happy with the results ;)

@kimdavid4406 3 жыл бұрын

@@albertosanchez595 Thanks!