About This Episode
HRV expert Dr. Mike Nelson gives a crash course on heart rate variability for strength training. Covers how to measure and track HRV, lifestyle factors affecting it most, using HRV to regulate training intensity. Discusses how diet and caffeine affect HRV, when to slow down based on readings, and why HRV matters for lifters not just endurance athletes.
Key Takeaways
- Higher HRV means better recovery state
- Training intensity affects HRV significantly
- Diet and caffeine impact HRV readings
- Know when to slow down from HRV
- Valuable for strength not just endurance
Topics Covered
Episode Details
Show
Muscle for Life
Host
Mike Matthews
Guest
Dr. Mike T. Nelson
Episode
#512
Duration
1h 55m
Published
2020-01-08
HRV Focus
Primary topic