Heart Rate Variability

About This Episode

Evidence-based physicians Dr. Baraki and Dr. Feigenbaum take a critical look at HRV research for strength training. They conclude that current data shows little use for HRV as a stand-alone tool for managing resistance training, though it correlates with health and fitness.

Key Takeaways

• HRV does not accurately identify recovery from resistance training
• No improvement in outcomes when using HRV vs fixed training schedules
• Higher HRV is associated with greater health and physical fitness
• HRV is the fluctuation in time intervals between heartbeats
• Future research may refine HRV use for training management

Topics Covered