About This Episode
Explains how breathing modulates heart rate through the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the basis of HRV. Covers why higher HRV is beneficial and practical tools for improving it.
Key Takeaways
- HRV reflects your capacity to respond to stress
- Breathing controls heart rate via the vagus nerve
- Higher HRV indicates better stress resilience
- Short breathing protocols can shift autonomic state in seconds
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
Huberman Lab
Host
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Episode
#10
Duration
1h 31m
Published
2021-03-08
HRV Focus
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