Is HRV an important data metric to you? Share your experiences with us 👇
@WillPower465 ай бұрын
According to Elite HRV the most reliable and accurate method is using a chest strap like the Polar H10 (most chest straps are not recommended) is the only accurate way to measure HRV. Also when it comes to HRV it’s not the same as measuring speed or watts so there is no such thing as mostly accurate HRV reading. If it’s not completely accurate then the reading is useless. Whoop is specifically one of the devices that Elite recommends NOT using. I have been using this metric for over a year training for Ironman and can attest that when used correctly it provides valuable data.
@ryanwilliams25185 ай бұрын
My HRV seems high (90-100) and resting heart rate low (42). My Garmin says my training load is optimal and balanced, and my sleep score is generally good (86). I keep hydrated, don’t drink alcohol and have a reasonably good diet. And yet my Garmin says my V02 Max is declining and I need to focus on better sleep, reducing stress and focus on nutrition. I’m stumped!
@lazzaboyman80035 ай бұрын
My HRV today is 72 after having a bad cold. It’s been around 42 since last Monday which told me I was either over training or getting ill!
@maryskelcher89795 ай бұрын
Not at all. I don't have a whoop and I'm not buying one. I'm disappointed in this vid. It's just an ad for whoop
@douglasbooth68365 ай бұрын
I will keep monitoring my hr. No to HRV and no to power training too.
@jaimemetcher38811 күн бұрын
3 months ago my HRV was 34 (7 day average). I gave up alcohol and eating late, fixed up my sleep routine, started working out 3 times per week and walking 9k steps per day, cleaned up my diet and improved my hydration. Now my HRV is 33. RIP.
@JustinCaffrey2 ай бұрын
I am 49 years old, and my average HRV on my WHOOP is 72, with summer months last year showing an impressive 82. For the past nine years, I have dedicated myself to researching vagal tone and the health of my vagus nerve, and I'm currently chronicling my journey in a book. My life took a drastic turn after our second child, Joshua, died as a baby. This traumatic event severely impacted my mental health, which I later understood was connected to the health of my vagus nerve. The vagus nerve, with its ganglia extending around the body like the leaves, branches, and roots of a plant, withered under the stress and grief I experienced. Heather's video provided some excellent insights, and I admire the athleticism of this community. Although I am less athletic myself-having blown my MCL skiing in December, leaving me with dog-walking as my only activity for the first four months of 2024-my HRV remained high. This is due to the daily practices I have adopted, which have been crucial in maintaining my HRV levels. After Joshua's death, I suffered from multiple autoimmune diseases for four years. By focusing on improving my HRV, I managed to reverse them all. HRV truly is a game changer. On my channel, I share breathwork techniques and insights into my recovery, offering free and accessible resources for anyone interested. Remember, our health is our wealth. I wish you all continued growth and happiness in your health journey. I am not a runner but I do enjoy a couple of 5K runs during a typical week. Thankfully the MCL is recovered and I am back running the trails by my home in Ireland.
@habtamugashaw92962 ай бұрын
I just got an answer to all my questions.Really thank you. Can you put your channel link here?
@_LesleyRey_2 ай бұрын
This is very interesting! I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve got an auto immune disease myself and very low hrv 20-26 typically
@albertdee11395 ай бұрын
My HRV baseline is from 23-30. At 70nyrs of age I'm not sure how age plays into this. I don't drink, don't smoke and do not ea as healthy as I should, but I do try to be cognizant of hat I put into my body. I take no prescription meds either. I do know not taking enough recovery time lowers my HRV, however, taking too much recovery time also lowers my HRV. Finding that balance of recovery and exercise seems to be key for me.
@mitkodimitrov54273 ай бұрын
As far as I know, the older the lover hrv is, by nature
@SpeedBoosted1363 ай бұрын
The most important is: 1)How you feel 2) You can track only the differences versus your own baseline.
@norbert45715 ай бұрын
*RHR* - _tells you how your week should be_ *HRV* - _tells you how your day should be_ *RHR* If lower than baseline, then it means you are fresh and ready to take on more training load. If higher than baseline, it means you overreached and should consider having a rest day. *HRV* If lower than baseline, it means your body is under stress and you'll get poor return on your training investment. So you should take it easier (e.g. low intensity exercise, walking, yoga). If higher than baseline, it means you are primed to take on a physical challenge (e.g. high intensity intervals).
@neoneherefrom58364 ай бұрын
Oversimplification but not a bad take of painting with broad strokes
@SpeedBoosted1363 ай бұрын
Very nice said, especially "poor return on your training investment" - i see it often, when adding load and expecting it to be absorbed but actually I get mid-term performance decrease, not even maintenance but a decrease, because health is impacted.
@neoneherefrom58363 ай бұрын
RHR and HRV usually track though to be honest
@jayjaylh5 ай бұрын
Stress (physical or mental), alcohol, and sickness are what move my HRV up and down. But one advice, don't stress about HRV too much, literally. The more you worry about your HRV, the more stress you experience, and the more likely your HRV will go down. I use the weekly average as the overall indicator on my watch rather than daily measurements which have volatility and cannot always being explained as they depend on many factors in your life.
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Right, great comment!
@ArkUSAbikerchick3 ай бұрын
Definitely I see illness and stress makes my HRV drop 10%; and when I feel good, exercise, and eat healthy; it goes up & up & up. I’m trying to gradually get it higher. 😊
@nibiyabi8 күн бұрын
I'm in my late 30s, and my HRV has been 20-23 every single day since I started measuring it almost a year ago. For the first 6 months, my Garmin watch was saying my HRV was terrible, my stress was maxed out 24/7, and my body battery was permanently at 5/100. Then a few months ago, it started calling my HRV "balanced" even though nothing changed, and the stress/body battery readings drastically improved as a result. Not sure what to make of all that.
@zavman1095 ай бұрын
This is the best explanation of HRV I have heard. Thanks!
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@devidia5 ай бұрын
From the first second i knew this would be a commercial for Whoop
@ChrisLeFevre705 ай бұрын
Love my whoop!
@neilashton94595 ай бұрын
Strange how they almost deliberately don’t mention Apple watch which so many people already own. Not sure how accurate it is but with a sleep app you can track HRV.
@ArabRebel6665 ай бұрын
The description literal says "in association with WHOOP" lol
@devidia5 ай бұрын
@@ArabRebel666 It should say ' Whoop payed us to lick their ass'
@cd660615 ай бұрын
If the content has a sponsor, to allow you to watch it for free, then perhaps don’t complain! It clearly states for you to take this info and then go on and read more elsewhere. I have Hrv on my new Garmin, and this video was very helpful, I didn’t feel the need to be triggered by the sponsor 🤔😎
@NB54684644 ай бұрын
Finally!! This is the clearest explanation on HRV. Garmin needs to take note! Thank you
@SehnsuchtYT5 ай бұрын
My HRV is never above 30 and usually about 10-20. I exercise and eat a healthy diet and am young.
@k.scottphillips89334 ай бұрын
I have resting heart rate 49, no illness except long COVID, and mine is 14-19 on Fitbit. Age 48 male.
@jenslundberg4105 ай бұрын
One big take away for me was the ”eating late” parameter. I also feel that I have a rather low HRV compared to others (and yes, everything is a competation 😂). I will play around with that a bit to see what’s happening. I have taken away alcohol since start of this year. I see a much more stable HRV. Alcohol really has an very big impact on the HRV, even just two beer will mess it up. One thing that I see is never spoken about when it comes to HRV is what’s happening with the HRV value when you taper. Me and my locals have during the last year seen that for every taper that we do the HRV values weirdly is lowered significantly , often it gets out of the ”green” baseline span. We have searched the internet and there is some papers around stating that this is actually the case, that the HRV is lowered even though you rest and potentially sleep more during tapering. This is a topic that you can dive into at some point on the GCN Show.
@lifephorce5 ай бұрын
I've noted the same impacts from meal times, alcohol and tapering. During the taper I typically become more anxious ( stressed ) this is my autonomic nervous system ( ANS ) becoming more sympathetic.. exercise typically reduces my stress - as long as I don't overdo it 😊 That's why I've been measuring my HRV for the last 20 years.. it's a window into your ANS and like Vo2max a measure of all cause mortality
@jrcollings5 ай бұрын
Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy Heather, I wish the very best for you. Moving on to HRV - I've been using a Whoop band over a year now, since I saw Ollie wearing one a while ago. My HRV is also "low" on average compared to a lot of people, but then I'm old.. I HAVE noticed an improvement as my fitness improves (thank you again, you are one of the people that inspires me).. and I've seen a clear correlation between when I'm sick, got poor sleep, went hard the day before, etc. so I find it a useful tool to help me optimize my training and understand my condition, know when I really need to ease up.
@notmyrealname62725 ай бұрын
Mine is always between 10 and 18. Yup. I don’t drink and am very healthy. I exercise a lot / average 2/day, being a triathlete and have a lovely stress-relieving dog and have no underlying health conditions that I know of. Even with all these explanations I can’t lie-it does worry me especially when I hear it mentioned as a predictor of an early death. 🤷🏻♀️
@rachiecandice45065 ай бұрын
Mine is too and I suffer chronic illness after surviving septic shock and multiple organ failure. You might want to get a blood test and talk to a doctor for reassurance. Maybe your device is just off.
@Misrabelle5 ай бұрын
Yeah, mine is usually 11-13. No underlying conditions to explain it.
@notmyrealname62725 ай бұрын
@@rachiecandice4506 gosh that’s a lot. I hope you are ok now. I fear Dr wouldn’t be very interested. 🤷🏻♀️
@Agustin_R5 ай бұрын
I’m 20 years old and I’m not that physically active. My HRV average lies around 85
@cihankaplan27365 ай бұрын
Same here, between 12-20, very active and healthy, doing regularly health checks
@ahefner334 ай бұрын
I went to the Mayo Clinic one time for a physical routine and told them I was having issues with what felt like blood pressure was dropping while standing for long periods. They actually do a test called autonomic testing where they do all sorts of things but one of them is actually they lay you on your back and make you breathe into this tube three times with like 3 minute breaks, hard as you can. They state it Breathing HRV. They say they use this for a way to judge how well your autonomic nervous system is performing and you do this fasted and early in the morning with no caffeine or exercise the day prior. They also do the tilt table test, and measure sweat on your ankles which they stimulate the area and measure it. Some other wild stuff.
@philipbadgerprocterwlczwif611Ай бұрын
on whoop today 94.6 :) I feel fit to race on zwift today
@ironmantooltime5 ай бұрын
Low HRV for me is a really strong indicator I won't be able to hit a training session. Even if I feel ok I won't have it. Recently it's been trending up on some consistent interval run training which is something to look forward to 😎
@MarcosTrazzini8 күн бұрын
FINALLY a great explanation about HRV! ❤
@DonDiPriel4 ай бұрын
I started at the values as heather 10months ago.. roughly 35ms...good days above 40, bad below 20ms. I tried to follow the recommendations(less eating before bed, dark room, blue light filters on screen) and it was slightly improving to the 50ms range. When I cut alcohol completely 8months ago it took roughly a month and since that my average is in the 75-85ms(its more than half a year now). Yesterday I had an overnight average of exactly 100. I am of similar age as Heather and the guys. Its socially very difficult, but I feel amazing. Also havent been sick even once since that. Had a cold regularly when combining training, family and work+party
@jeroenvanbergen43305 ай бұрын
I seems logical to correct HRV for HR (or in fact, the average interval between beats) in some way. If your resting HR is 40 bpm, the average interval between beats will be 1500 ms, and if your resting HR is 60 bpm, the average interval will be 1000 ms. I would argue that realistically a HRV of 50 ms is greater in the latter case, as it translates to 5% (50/1000), than in the former (50/1500 = 3,3 %). In the same vein, when one's heart rate increases to say 150 bpm (average interval 400 ms) during exercise, a HRV of 5% would translate to 20 ms. Seems small, but realistically identical to a HRV of 50 ms at 60 bpm. In other words, when measured in ms, HRV indeed decreases as HR increases, but realistically (after correction for average heart rate interval) it might not.
@jeroenvanbergen43305 ай бұрын
Lots of HRV metrics: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5624990/
@fastfirsty5 ай бұрын
My average HRV is also in the 30s, so this is very comforting 😃
@rolandkleiner157324 күн бұрын
I am 53 years old and HRV at 32, I am running. I have recently started creatine and cologne as a supplement. HRV when up overnight and is now 55.
@stephengallagher375 ай бұрын
Threw him under the bus there with the clips 😂😂 pizza eating, beer swilling athlete 😅
@CaptainBrash9 күн бұрын
Yeah, I always think I'm a fit and healthy man until I see other people's RHR and HRV then suddenly feel like I'm on deaths door 🚪
@seascape5 ай бұрын
My HRV was 287ms last week, but that’s because I have atrial fibrillation (afib), so my times / pace / speed / power are the only meaningful metrics for me.
@ironmantooltime5 ай бұрын
Omg😮
@billdavis54833 ай бұрын
When I had untreated Afib my HRV was between 250 and 300. That was one of the ways I knew I was in an afib spell. Cardiac ablation has now mostly cured it. I have an hour of afib twice a year now.
@seascape2 ай бұрын
@@billdavis5483 Wow, that’s great news! Are you taking any medications to keep your heart in sinus rhythm? I had a couple of ablations in Feb 2023 and was on a beta blocker and antiarrhythmic. My dr stopped both earlier this year, and the afib returned 100% of the time. I’m back on the antiarrhythmic Propafenone, and it’s much better now.
@noahread_tri5 ай бұрын
If my hrv is under 80 im sick or really stressed
@user-ql4id9zz7q5 ай бұрын
I’m 64, and my HRV is around 50ms according to my Apple Watch. I wear mine most nights when I sleep as well as all day long, resting and working out.
@philstone26105 ай бұрын
On a 3 day fast my HRV jumps up from a 51ms 7 day average to 70 plus and even into the 80s on occasion. Seen this repeated over several cycles. Why would that be happening?
@Coobyliscous4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I went through exactly the same thing, thinking I'm relatively fit and healthy and yet having an HRV around 30. Not sure exactly what changes to make - maybe sleep and coffee but we shall see
@joeyengelhart78984 ай бұрын
After a heavy drinking weekend I dipped to 20 lol
@andreobradovic48224 ай бұрын
❤...if you have a very low RHR if under 45 you're HRV will be low it's a term called parasympathetic saturation Surprised the whoop expert didn't discuss this. You're body things your stressed because of the very low HR. Do this is why it's athletes often have very low HRV.. I have written an article on this of anyone wants it.. my RHR is 40 so low HRV but Vo2max 60.
@SpeedBoosted1363 ай бұрын
Athletes have low HRV? Why? I know that as VO2MAX raises the RHR goes down, alright, but from what i've seen - the HRV rises with increased fitness (I assume because at rest the body needs a lower % of VO2MAX capacity, so the PNS is at it's best).
@motocross21272 ай бұрын
My RHR is 43 and my HrV is consistently above 100 and my VO2 is 50
@GuillaumeSeguin155 ай бұрын
Wow thanks a lot! Never seens a so clear explanation 😊
@NeW75820 күн бұрын
Man, such great information 👏 I im around 33ms, but I sleep 8 hours and have a good resting heart rate. I do need to exercise more.
@innesdunbar5 ай бұрын
I find a good sleep helps a lot with HRV, consistent bedtimes and decent length of sleep time help keep the reading steady. I have used HRV as a good indicator of general health such as getting over a cold or a few years ago it told me I had Covid.
@WillPower465 ай бұрын
According to Elite HRV the most reliable and accurate method is using a chest strap like the Polar H10 (most chest straps are not recommended) is the only accurate way to measure HRV. Also when it comes to HRV it’s not the same as measuring speed or watts so there is no such thing as mostly accurate HRV reading. If it’s not completely accurate then the reading is useless. Whoop is specifically one of the devices that Elite recommends NOT using. I have been using this metric for over a year training for Ironman and can attest that when used correctly it provides valuable data.
@floz97184 ай бұрын
Even the whoop- emplOyee in this video basically said that the reading isn't accurate and that you shouldn't use the absolute number and compare it against others. You should only focus on the variance from your own baseline metric. Well how the hell can the variance be accurate if they can't measure the absolute number correctly?
@Magnulus763 ай бұрын
I use an off brand ECG chest strap, it works fine. You don't necessarily need a Polar ECG. Even a Scosche Rythm 2.0 will work if you set it to HRV mode.
@slickness88923 ай бұрын
I just bought the Polar H10 and starting with the Elite HRV app. How often do you wear the Polar strap? Do you take readings throughout the day? I guess you don't get data while sleeping but maybe a morning reading to see recovery/sleep quality? I'm sure you wear it during training and then maybe an evening reading also to see recovery from workouts?
@Magnulus763 ай бұрын
@@slickness8892 I take readings in the morning, sometimes during the day, but always in the morning to keep up a baseline and look out for overtraining and needing rest.
@meaningfulmakings2 ай бұрын
18. It’s been as low as 7 before. It was then that my WHOOP told me to go to the Drs. The highest it’s ever been is 37. I’m scared I’m going to die soon. Or have a stroke. Or whatever.
@singinginthedownpour26 күн бұрын
Did you go to the doctor and ask to see a cardiologist? I hope so.
@swansong043 ай бұрын
54 year old male here was overweight now within my bmi. Over the last 6 months mine has lowered dramatically. 60 down to 30 . what has changed is I have lost 45 pounds and started running at least 5km a day from not running at all.
@martingrey56555 ай бұрын
Great description. I now know a lot more about HRV and how I can use it.
@daaknait5 ай бұрын
Nice timing. I was wondering about this just last night. Thanks!
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Glad to help!
@mattsweet733128 күн бұрын
late comment but - my baseline from Garmin after 5 year of steady watch wearing is around 65. the biggest thing that I should have paid attention to with this metric was after my May 70.3 Ironman my HRV dropped significantly (into the 40s) for 2 full weeks after. I should have taken this and used it instead of continuing heavy training load post-race, because I was forced to slow down training with minor health concerns 3 weeks after, as HRV crept back into my normal range.
@DinoTamer233 ай бұрын
I swear to God if I hear one more health guru preach about not eating before bed time without addressing the fact many of us can't sleep if we don't eat before bed.
@jonboy29504 ай бұрын
It gets lower as you get older, it is a general measure of the state of your health, having a consistent rate is a much better measure of your health rather than what the actual rate is.
@jgduke635 ай бұрын
I am already monitoring my HRV since several years now and I noticed that it is most pof the time lower on the next morning if I did not train on that day. So training does in fact have a huge influence on my HRV, in a positive way.
@alexno0075 ай бұрын
same experience, i am also measuring since several years using Vitalmonitor.
@PrincessBambi5015 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video! I slightly panicked when I first saw how low my hrv was, but won't worry about comparing to rhe average 🤓
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful - it's important to remember every single one of us is different 👌
@MrJhockley5 ай бұрын
I find my HRV a very poor indicator of my potential performance. I use the morning HRV on my garmin. It basically tells me if i've had a good or bad night sleep but won't be a useful predictor of my performance that day. I find mood a slightly better indicator. Generally i have to take into account, hrv, mood, sleep, soreness and a few other things to gauge my fatigue and performance.
@MichaelS-pr9qn5 ай бұрын
Thank You for such a concise explanation!
@kawdenco5 ай бұрын
Wow. This is great. Very well done. I finally understand HRV much better. Way to keep it simple and straightforward even while exploring the topic thoroughly.
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🫶
@ridemorelivemore4 ай бұрын
My heart beat has never been measured below 55
@westcountry_sailing4 ай бұрын
Booze and poor sleep have a really obvious negative effect on my HRV.
@Bb5y5 ай бұрын
Heather was awesome. As always.. Massive congratulations 🎉 Heather.
@nocturnus0095 ай бұрын
[Monday 40, Tu 30, W 32, Th 24, F 30, Today 24] Looking forward to the Nadi Shodhana & Ujjayi Pranayama follow along workout videos. Hopefully we can see a normalization of Recovery Hygiene & Training Stimulus Assimilation coverage going forward. As Emily Fletcher shared in Stress Less Accomplish More (chapter 13): the Saffron in the Tibetan Monk’s Robes is achieved with a equal amount of time in die solution (time in tension) with time in the sun (time in recovery).
@es78185 ай бұрын
Important to note some confounders for HRV include being in a hot climate (summer vs winter), noise exposure, higher body weight/body fat, and from what I could find there's basically no published research validating the use of fitness trackers (wrist monitors) to measure HRV. So to answer - why is Heather's HRV so low? Probably because the resting heart rate and body temperature increases during preganancy and fluid retention especially at the wrist and hands during pregnancy can impact the measurement.
@cam.h96Ай бұрын
Great video!
@brun47755 ай бұрын
Why would GTN or GCN presenters bother with Whoop when they all have Garmin watches that can do all this?
@cd660615 ай бұрын
Possibly due to sponsorship of the channel. But two devices recording allow a comparison too perhaps
@ndennan675 ай бұрын
💷💷💷💷 it’s clearly a paid advertisement. But I agree with you on that why get something that you have to pay a monthly subscription for when the chances are if you’re a triathlete the watch on your wrist already does this
@pecnikc5 ай бұрын
I was pregnant last year and my HRV was very low. I guess your body takes over the control for the baby. As soon as the birth was over it increased immediately. Strangely, my resting heart rate came down from 70 to almost 40, and normally I was around 50 before pregnancy.
@Kimberlietriracer255 ай бұрын
Super interesting and great information here. .I'd like to delve more into how to raise this number. This morning my HRV was at 49, which according to my Garmin 965 is balanced.
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Is this a topic you'd like to see us follow up?
@Kimberlietriracer255 ай бұрын
@@gtn yes, please. Thank you
@gtn5 ай бұрын
@@Kimberlietriracer25 We'll see what we can do 👌
@baumbolt5055 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great video, I have an HRV of around 90ms to 100ms over a 7d average when healthy and not too stressed, and after using the metric for some time I learned that when my HRV drops I am about to get sick or am very stressed, this way I am sort of able to predict sickness or stress and counteract it. Do you guys do that too?
@idilgumruk25795 ай бұрын
I do! I'm also in the same range of hrv
@FernandoDu5 ай бұрын
When I over trained myself few weeks ago, my HRV dropped to about 48. I got really tired and maybe got an cold as well at that time. Now I am back with HRV around 80, which is above my normal range. Maybe it is because weather is getting warmer and training is back on track.
@peter.studenik4 ай бұрын
My daily HRVs are from 90-140. The most important factors are - 9 hours of sleep, 40 minutes of moderate exercise daily, clean diet (based on Blue Zones).
@lunathea77114 ай бұрын
My base is 48-66, BUT in the last 11 days, I was down to 42-46 as I was having my asthma attack RHR was 80(highest I ever had). today, finally back to 56 HRV and RHR 52. Also, my training readiness was STRAINED. based on my experience and people I know who uses Garmin watches, also runners when our HRV drops significantly, then most certainly we get sick or already sick. Tomorrow after such a long break 12days total I'll be able to run again...I waited for my HRV to go back to normal so I don’t trigger my asthma again, Hopefully 😅
@evolvc3 ай бұрын
Best Hrv info ever. Thx
@richking2505 ай бұрын
I’m definitely in the low hrv group at least as measured by my Apple watch over the last few years. But I cut out alcohol Feb ‘23 with hrv in the mid-to-high teens (yikes!) and it doubled within a month of no alcohol plus daily exercise. I seem to have plateaued now though as it’s usually between 40-50. So an improvement for sure.
@bikeanddogtripsvirtualcycling5 ай бұрын
Those orange fingernails - I couldn't help but wonder whether you'd watched Si's recent video about hi-vis wear . hehe
@emmag005 ай бұрын
My HRV range according to Garmin is 90-100. I notice it's below 90 on days when I've done a really intense workout (or race) or a lot of stress at work. I also notice that it generally stays steady or slightly lowers during the race season and then increases once I start my base phase after my off season.
@ba8860Ай бұрын
Mine is 13 to 20 and not even a doctor will discuss it cardio check up was good
@eleanorharle5 ай бұрын
Really interesting topic and video. I monitored my HRV via smart watch for the past few years. Mine was on average around 20 ms lower (in the mid 30 ms) from 4 weeks pregnant till I gave birth. Returned to not far off pre pregnancy baseline the month after I gave birth. Would consider myself pretty fit and active, train 4-5 x pw mix of run, cycle and S&C.
@PixelVibe425 ай бұрын
I've used Whoop for 4 years, currently on a streak of over 1,300 days continuous use. HRV is incredibly personal, and even in this 'advert' Whoop say don't worry about it "but higher is better" which fuels the belief. But Whoop is not perfect. It's ability to read HRV is distorted by which arm you wear it on (Whoop say that doesn't matter, but HR and BP is clinically measured on your left arm), how snug the strap is, and the position on your wrist. It measures HRV at night, so how you sleep and the position of your arm also affects it. There are too many variables due to the type of device to have diagnostic accuracy. After 1,300 data points I've come to the conclusion that HRV is so highly variable that for most people it's not worth monitoring it.
@sirmanni45345 ай бұрын
I can see a comedian having a field day with this one. You know I gonna use a sick day b/c my HRV is acting up
@mikebonsall24495 ай бұрын
I track my HRV using my Garmin watch. I find the results consistent and they definitely correlate with my fatigue levels, quality of sleep, illness etc. When I'm well rested and healthy HRV is usually in the 60s. If i do a hard run season (particularly if it's an evening session) HRV will drop to mid 40s. Was ill recently and it went down to c.30. Interestingly I've not drunk alcohol for 3 months and my HRV is way more consistent. Looking back at the historical data and my diary, big nights out would see HRV dip into the 20s!
@grahambowes7565 ай бұрын
Great I’ve seen mine increase with a better training/diet/sleep regime. And it’s a good indicator of a minor health blip it falls. So I lay off the exercise on those days. Overall, a great metric to understand and very well explained in the video.
@fergusdenoon12555 ай бұрын
I find it doesn't work that way for me, if it's low I go out and blast some speed intervals and it pops up again. I find, for me anyway, it's more relatable to heart rate "volume". If I do nothing but zone1/2 it'll drop due to low heart rate, if I do all zone 4/5 it'll go too high due to too much higher heart rate, balancing those keeps me in the sweet spot.
@ArabRebel6665 ай бұрын
This is the metric that helps me say NO to those tequila shots at the end.
@matthewcreelman13475 ай бұрын
My HRV and my resting BPM are notably affected by my calorie surplus/deficit. For example, in December, I was at a calorie surplus for most of the month. Per my Apple Watch, my HRV averaged 61, my RHR averaged 47. In January, I was at a calorie deficit for the full month. My HRV averaged 70, my RHR averaged 42. I’ve been maintaining in March, averaging 66 for my HRV and 44 for my RHR.
@gtn5 ай бұрын
Interesting!
@_J.F_5 ай бұрын
I have been monitoring my data from my Garmin watch, chest strap HRM, and power pedals, quite closely for the past year. Initially I was focussing a lot on measurements like "training readiness" and "recovery time" to see how much, and how far, I could push my training without going too far. It has sort of worked for me but not perfectly and the last roughly 3-4 months I have been looking mostly at my HRV from day to day, which seems to be the data that is best in tune with how my body actually feels, and is not just a number. If my HRV drops over a day or two I know that I am either overdoing my training, or not recovering as well as I should, which is very often directly related to poor sleep. In the twelve months I have improved my HRV though with my average HRV going up by about 5 in the same period.
@michaelvrbanac69239 күн бұрын
My nightly average HRV via Garmin does not correlate with morning HRV most of the time. I think the lack of correlation is because I am still digesting dinner for the first few hours of sleep; HRV is quite low, as shown by Gramin's graph. By morning, my HRV has jumped up considerably. I find that resting HR, morning HRV, muscle soreness, and energy level/motivation are the best indicators of training readiness. Low energy means no training or something really easy and short, like a walk or hike. Higher resting HR means the same; it's time to chill out. If I did a hard workout the day before where training effect is a 5.0 via Garmin, I know that a rest day or really is easy day is next. For those training for Ironmans, am I the only person that finds Garmin suggested workouts way off most of the time? I'm just curious.
@johnbond70445 ай бұрын
Great! I use a garmin watch. Ive bounced between 40 and 60 hrv depending on travel and diet. Great video, very informative, thank you.
@Agustin_R5 ай бұрын
How old are you?
@johnbond70445 ай бұрын
@@Agustin_R 55
@jonaturopath5 ай бұрын
Triathletes/athletes… have a much higher push on their sympathetic nervous system … I think this is why many of us have lower HRV’s… we train hard and it not always is great for our bodies… us training more will I do not reckon improve our scores… it only adds more stress… of course this is for those of us that train like 10+ plus weeks. We need to really find that time to recover and breathe and stop… 😅 Hormonal changes also have a massive impact. For many m of my female clients their HRV reduces considerably in their luteal phase.
@skat90005 ай бұрын
HRV: between 45 and 57 average during the night. Lower HRV correlates with higher fatigue, a good indication that I need a rest day.
@billdavis54833 ай бұрын
I used to experience a-Fib. I treated it with an ablation so I seldom experience it anymore. When my HRV rises it is a bad sign not a good one.
@erastvandoren4 ай бұрын
My RMSSD was around 60 last year, then I got covid in November, and my HRV tanked down to 10-20. I've recovered partly up to 37, but it's still too low. Resting heart rate is also 10 bits too high.
@EwanSWinston5 ай бұрын
After having Afib and operations to sort it. My HRV went from high 50's down to an average of 15ms now. And the issue i have now is my Garmin tells me have have poor sleep due to the fact Garmin thinks my HRV is poor for someone my age!! It just cant give me a baseline
@stelladavis74435 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining this ❤
@gtn5 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@timferguson26822 ай бұрын
What fun! Watch Heather Fell be non competitive.
@timferguson26822 ай бұрын
Sorry Heather, that was mean. What brought me to this channel was the excellence of Mark's and your swimming teaching.
@viadyne5 ай бұрын
congratulations on your pregnancy Heather,
@hunters6414 ай бұрын
How is Emily qualified? MD?
@ernestoalfonso28012 ай бұрын
They didn't properly introduce her by name or title, but she sounds knowledgeable.
@ernestoalfonso28012 ай бұрын
Emily Capodilupo, WHOOP Senior Vice President of Data Science & Research: " She was the company's first full-time employee and first scientist. Before joining WHOOP in 2013, she studied Neurobiology at Harvard University and studied circadian biology ..."
@atlosass5 ай бұрын
After monitoring HRV for a year or so, I'm struck by how closely it tracks my overall physiological "wellness". It's an excellent early-warning signal for when I'm going too hard with workouts and am not sufficiently recovered. This is especially helpful as I'm no longer as young as I used to be(!) and I'm learning I need to devote more time to recovery.
@alaincraven69325 ай бұрын
100%. It’s the single best metric I have for judging both my heath (am I getting sick) and my over training. Mine is low (high 30s to low 40s) and when it moves to low 30 I know it’s time to rest up. Mine is on Garmin Fenix for those interested in tech.
@AdamWRides5 ай бұрын
This is exactly what I’m tracking my HRV for, and it’s great! (Also in the not as young as I used to be camp!)
@johnrwilker5 ай бұрын
I’m 59, my heart rate variability this morning was 16. Occasionally, my HRV jumps to 50 but that’s about it. Mostly it’s between 20 - 30 regardless of how I feel or how much I’ve been training. Very flat all the time.
@renevanleeuwen18135 ай бұрын
Same here, mine is between 18-35 usually en I am 62y So older people tend to have lower HRV. My health is pretty good otherwise, VO2max = 49-52
@wasatchwizard47705 ай бұрын
I'd like to know how much things like stress and mental health affect HRV vs physical health.
@alfredosala34782 ай бұрын
How does the accuracy of the device affect the metrics, some devices measure your HRV when you are at rest but without much consistency, sometimes is measured in the morning after waking up sometimes late in the evening sometimes in the middle of the morning or the afternoon, are these measurements meaningful in the same way? Since there's a strong correlation between circadian rhythm and vagus nerve, and vagus nerve function is associated to HRV values, are the data from smartwatch/smartband reliable and are they repeatable enough to extrapolate level of recovery/stress/fitness?
@vmhongkong5 ай бұрын
not eating and drinking(alcohol tea coffee) close to bedtime (about 3 hours)❤ My hrv from 6x up to 8x
@gofora_run5 ай бұрын
I follow my HRV every day, if it’s dropping for me below 100 then I know I’m either physically fatigued or I’m getting sick… For me it’s a very valuable metric to know how much effort I can put in a session. Useful video and does apply to other brands also, will never buy Whoop, my Garmin is fine for this 👍
@jadesveganlife5 ай бұрын
I have a typically higher HRV, in the 80’s usually. But interestingly, when I checked just now it was showing as unbalanced on the too high for me side of 94. I often see a too low score which for me signals I may be about to come down with something. But I don’t usually see too high. I did eat my meal 3 hours later than normal yesterday and right before I went to bed so I was interested to hear that could impact the overnight score
@williamdemott77312 ай бұрын
I am a 76-year-old athlete. Two years ago when I was running really well, I had a mean HRV for the year of 80. After some injuries, my HRV was mostly in the 30s. Now it's back in the 50s and 60s and trending up. These are average overnight data measured with an Oura ring. Recently I have had record low minimum sleeping heart rate of 39.
@darren60285 ай бұрын
104-130 baseline here on Garmin. Resting HR of 40 bpm pushes that up. I personally find HR does correlate with HRV.
@mckonal4 ай бұрын
comparing hrv is like comparing eye colours but still I deem it as important.
@larrylem35825 ай бұрын
No info on how fatigue affects HRV. Is lower than normal HRV for a particular person an indication that you should be resting? Does your HRV naturally drop after a hard effort and slowly rise as a couple of days go by?
@ryanmiskin89253 ай бұрын
When I go to bed 100% sober it's between 80-100, 40-60 if I'm a little under the influence lol, 7 day average RHR is 42.
@rachelshepherd3624Ай бұрын
Yeah. MY HRV has never cleared 20. Typically 14 to 16. No idea what to do with that.
@KN-gp6ln5 ай бұрын
Ive been dieting my HRV went from 120 to the 40s-60s
@alexgonzalezMI5 ай бұрын
The problem with wrist based is that it's not that accurate. Wearing a whoop in the boxers works much better for me.
@JustinStarnes-o9tАй бұрын
My HRV Was 25 And I Suffer From High Blood Pressure
@olishobbyscene16435 ай бұрын
I am using Whoop as well as my Garmin Forerunner 965. Interestingly the HRV measured on the Whoop is always lower compared to what Garmin mearues. So, wonder, how both do the calculation.
@765lbsquat24 күн бұрын
My HRV is 15. i do exercise regularly and am ripped beyond belief