Optimize Yourself #21

Using HRV to Reduce Stress and Master Your Nervous System

Zack Arnold with Ronda Collier • 55m

About This Episode

SweetWater Health CEO Ronda Collier explains what HRV is, how to measure it, and how to interpret measurements to improve stress and anxiety management. HRV predicts physical and mental performance with just a 5-minute morning measurement.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV measures time between heartbeats
  • Simple 5-minute morning measurement predicts performance
  • HRV reflects nervous system strength
  • Learn to interpret HRV for better decisions
  • Stress management improves with awareness

Topics Covered

Stress Nervous System Measurement Anxiety Performance

Episode Details

Show Optimize Yourself
Host Zack Arnold
Guest Ronda Collier
Episode #21
Duration 55m
HRV Focus Primary topic

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