About This Episode
Episode 5 of 6-part fitness series. Dr. Andy Galpin covers cellular mechanisms of muscle soreness, why recovery is essential for adaptations, and how to enhance recovery using breathwork and thermal techniques. Explains HRV as better marker than resting heart rate for recovery assessment.
Key Takeaways
- HRV better than resting heart rate
- Compare HRV only to yourself
- Measure same time daily ideally morning
- Track month of data before using
- Overtraining impedes exercise progress
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
Huberman Lab
Host
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Guest
Dr. Andy Galpin
Duration
2h 45m
Published
2023-02-15
HRV Focus
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