The Quantified Body #35

Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback as a Tool to Reduce Stress

Damien Blenkinsopp with Dr. Richard Gevirtz • 1h 05m • 2016-03-01

About This Episode

Dr. Richard Gevirtz compares breathing techniques to meditation for improving HRV. Covers using biofeedback to optimize benefits, therapeutic applications for chronic health issues, and enhancing athletic performance through HRV training.

Key Takeaways

  • Slow breathing with biofeedback reduces stress effectively
  • Comparison of breathing techniques vs meditation
  • Therapeutic support for chronic health conditions
  • Athletic performance enhancement through HRV
  • Optimizing breathing rate for maximum benefit

Topics Covered

Biofeedback Breathing Meditation Therapeutic Athletic Performance

Episode Details

Show The Quantified Body
Host Damien Blenkinsopp
Guest Dr. Richard Gevirtz
Episode #35
Duration 1h 05m
Published 2016-03-01
HRV Focus Primary topic

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