The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Understanding Heart Rate Variability: Improving Your Health & Performance

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon with Joel Jamieson • 1h 20m • 2025-05-27

About This Episode

Conditioning expert Joel Jamieson explores the science of recovery, aerobic fitness, and using HRV to train smarter. Covers why elite athletes recover quickly, zone 2 training value, and how HRV reflects resilience, not just readiness.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV reflects resilience and adaptability, not just daily readiness
  • Aerobic fitness is one of the strongest drivers of recovery
  • Too much strength training without aerobic base hurts HRV
  • Lifestyle stress often matters more than workout stress

Topics Covered

Recovery Aerobic Fitness Zone 2 Resilience Longevity

Episode Details

Show The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show
Host Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Guest Joel Jamieson
Duration 1h 20m
Published 2025-05-27
HRV Focus Primary topic

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