Science & Measurement

HRV research, measurement accuracy, and device comparisons

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Ben Greenfield Life 1h 45m

A Deep Dive Into HRV: How To Use Heart Rate Variability

Ben Greenfield with Dr. Jay Wiles

Comprehensive guide to using HRV for recovery, performance, sleep, and stress optimization. Dr. Jay Wiles, a clinical psychologist specializing in HRV, covers the science and practical applications.

Measurement Devices Biofeedback Recovery
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WHOOP Podcast #29 55m

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Explained

Kristen Holmes & Emily Capodilupo

WHOOP's VP of Performance and Director of Analytics give a complete breakdown of HRV - what it is, how it's measured, what affects it, and how to improve it. Covers how WHOOP uses HRV to calculate...

Basics Measurement Recovery Alcohol
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WHOOP Podcast 1h 05m

World-Class Researcher Dr. Daniel Plews on HRV

Kristen Holmes & Emily Capodilupo with Dr. Daniel Plews

World-renowned HRV researcher Dr. Daniel Plews explains how to apply HRV data to training. Covers the difference between block periodization and HRV-based training, and why planning workouts based...

Training Periodization Endurance Research
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The Extramilest Podcast #70 1h 25m

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training with Marco Altini

Floris Gierman with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini explains HRV fundamentals, measurement best practices, improving HRV through sleep and breathwork, and how to use HRV data for race tapering and training decisions.

Measurement Hrv4training Sleep Breathwork
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The Paleo Solution #356 1h 30m

Heart Rate Variability and Fueling for Athletes

Robb Wolf with Dr. Daniel Plews & Prof. Paul Laursen

Exercise physiologists Dr. Daniel Plews and Prof. Paul Laursen discuss practical HRV application for athletes, plus the intersection of ketogenic diets and endurance performance based on their research.

Fueling Keto Endurance Research
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Barbell Medicine Podcast #337 1h 20m

Heart Rate Variability

Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum & Dr. Austin Baraki

Evidence-based physicians Dr. Baraki and Dr. Feigenbaum take a critical look at HRV research for strength training. They conclude that current data shows little use for HRV as a stand-alone tool...

Resistance Training Strength Evidence Based Research
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Fast Talk 1h 15m

How to Use—and Not Use—HRV in Your Training

Chris Case & Dr. Griffin McMath with Dr. Brad Lichtenstein

HRV expert Dr. Brad Lichtenstein discusses what HRV does and doesn't show, and what to be careful of when using it. Features top coach Isaiah Newkirk and physiologist Julie Young on how they use...

Cycling Training Coaching Psychology
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The Rich Roll Podcast #922 2h

The Metrics That Matter: Why Recovery Beats Intensity

Rich Roll with Will Ahmed

WHOOP founder Will Ahmed discusses why most people get fitness wrong and why recovery beats intensity. Covers his journey from overtrained college athlete to building WHOOP by cracking the...

Recovery Intensity Wearables Performance
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Sleep is a Skill Podcast #128 55m

Unveiling the Science of Sleep: What Sets Oura Ring Apart

Mollie McGlocklin with Shyamal Patel

Oura's Head of Science Shyamal Patel explains different sleep stages and their role in overall health. Covers updated sleep stage classification, how to interpret Oura's data, and the science...

Sleep Stages Oura Wearables Measurement
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Peak Human Labs Podcast 1h

Tracking Sleep and HRV with Oura Ring CEO

Brian Sanders with Harpreet Rai

Oura Ring CEO Harpreet Rai explains how the ring tracks sleep, HRV, and resting heart rate. Covers what makes Oura different from other trackers, different sleep stages and their health impacts,...

Oura Sleep Tracking Wearables Resting Heart Rate
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The Quantified Body #1 1h 10m

Using HRV to Optimize Training

Damien Blenkinsopp with Andrew Flatt

Athlete and HRV researcher Andrew Flatt explains how to use HRV to optimize workouts and training sessions. Research found 60 seconds is enough for valid HRV readings using RMSSD, making daily...

Training Rmssd Research Measurement
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The Genius Life #168 1h 10m

How to Instantly Stop Anxiety and Better Cope With Stress

Max Lugavere with Dr. Dave Rabin

Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Dave Rabin discusses stress resilience and the Apollo Neuro wearable device. Clinical studies show Apollo improves HRV and cognitive performance through gentle...

Apollo Neuro Stress Wearables Parasympathetic
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mindbodygreen Podcast #562 1h 5m

How to Optimize HRV for a Longer, Healthier Life

Jason Wachob with Dr. Leah Lagos

HRV performance coach Dr. Leah Lagos explores optimizing heart rate variability for longevity and resilience. Covers lifestyle modifications, structured training, breathing techniques, wearable...

Longevity Breathwork Wearables Gender Differences
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The Extramilest Show #70 55m

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training

Floris Gierman with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini explains how heart rate variability provides insights to quantify stress and balance training. Covers how to measure HRV, improve it through sleep and breathwork,...

Hrv4training Measurement Breathwork Sleep
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That Triathlon Show #325 1h

Heart Rate Variability - New Perspectives and Insights

Mikael Eriksson with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini shares latest research and applications of heart rate variability. Covers key factors influencing HRV and resting heart rate, chest strap vs phone camera...

Research Hrv4training Measurement Resting Heart Rate
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Consummate Athlete Podcast #7 55m

Why You Should Track Your HRV

Peter Defty, Zach Bitter with Marco Altini

HRV4Training creator Marco Altini explains how HRV can help anyone from new mothers to elite athletes optimize health and performance. Covers the app's key features including iPhone camera...

Hrv4training Measurement Athletes Beginners
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Running Long #82 1h

How to Use HRV to Quantify Stress and Balance Training

Vert Run with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini explains what HRV is, how to measure it, and how to interpret data for trail and ultra runners. Covers making conscious decisions about training and lifestyle...

Trail Running Ultra Running Measurement Interpretation
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1% Better - Hidden Stories in Sport 1h 10m

HRV, HRV Guided Training and HRV Misconceptions

Xylon van Eyck, David Lipman with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini discusses all things HRV including measurement timing, posture effects, what constitutes good HRV, guided training, seasonality in data, and common...

Misconceptions Guided Training Measurement Seasonality
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The Dr. Greg Wells Podcast #144 45m

Using HRV for Health & Performance

Dr. Greg Wells with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini explains how wearable technology can help boost health and performance by tracking recovery and stress. Covers his decade of work developing apps that measure...

Wearables Recovery Stress Hrv4training
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SweatElite Podcast #9 50m

Balancing Stress To Improve Performance

SweatElite with Marco Altini

HRV4Training creator Marco Altini discusses the effects of stress on human performance and how to measure physiological stress affordably using a phone camera. Covers combining HRV with subjective...

Stress Performance Measurement Sleep Quality
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Complete Human Performance Radio 1h

The Heart of Training and HRV

Alex Viada with Dr. Mike T Nelson

Exercise physiologist Dr. Mike T Nelson illuminates heart rate variability for endurance and hybrid athletes. Covers how to measure HRV, why it matters for training and recovery, and how to...

Endurance Sports Measurement Training Recovery
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Heart Rate Variability Podcast 32m

HRV and Religiosity

Matt Bennett with Parker McKasson, Hannah Hornberger

Researchers Parker McKasson and Hannah Hornberger discuss their study on HRV and religiosity. Explores how intrinsic religiosity correlates with heart rate variability measures and what this...

Research Religiosity Spirituality Stress
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The Energy Blueprint Podcast 1h 15m

HRV - The Crucial Metric for Performance & Longevity

Ari Whitten with Dr. Mike T Nelson

Dr. Mike T Nelson discusses HRV as a crucial health metric most people miss. Covers how HRV relates to fight-or-flight vs rest-and-digest, practical applications for daily life and workouts, HRV...

Longevity Performance Devices Stress
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Results Not Typical 1h

HRV for Recovery, POTS, and Exercise Intolerance

Nikki Naab-Levy with Dr. Mike T Nelson

Dr. Mike T Nelson explores HRV for people with dysautonomia and POTS. Covers using wearables like Garmin and Oura to track HRV, managing flare-ups with HRV data, and building exercise tolerance...

Pots Dysautonomia Chronic Conditions Wearables
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Elite HRV Podcast #23 45m

Integrated Athlete Development

Jason Moore with Don Moxley

Ohio State sport scientist Don Moxley shares 10 life principles used to develop gold medal athletes. Covers his Athlete Development Triangle spanning psychology, physiology, and skills -...

Athlete Development Psychology Physiology Skills
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Muscle Intelligence #162 1h 10m

A Deep Dive on HRV

Ben Pakulski with Dr. Jay Wiles

Comprehensive HRV episode covering how to measure, what youre measuring, and how to use the data. Discusses autonomic nervous system, frequency domain values, 24h HRV readings, cardiovascular...

Measurement Frequency Domain 24h Readings Co2 Tolerance
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Longevity & Lifestyle #66 50m

Heart Rate Variability - What Is It and How to Measure It

Claudia von Boeselager with Dr. Jay Wiles

Dr. Jay Wiles explains stress resilience through HRV and how its being integrated into almost every wearable. Discusses his work with PGA, LPGA, MLS, MLB, ATP, and WTA athletes, and how VO2 max...

Wearables Professional Athletes Stress Resilience Vo2 Max
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Unstress with Dr. Ron Ehrlich 55m

The Pulse Cure: Understanding HRV for Personal Health

Dr. Ron Ehrlich with Dr. Torkil Faero

Dr. Torkil Faero, author of The Pulse Cure, explains how understanding HRV can revolutionise personal health monitoring. Covers the vital role of the vagus nerve, lifestyle impacts on disease...

Pulse Cure Vagus Nerve Wearables Disease Prevention
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Healthy Wealthy & Smart #683 45m

The Pulse Cure: A Key to Understanding Stress and Health

Dr. Karen Litzy with Dr. Torkil Faero

Dr. Torkil Faero discusses The Pulse Cure and how lifestyle stresses impact health. Explains using HRV wearables for stress detection and making changes to experience full health. First book to...

Lifestyle Stress Wearables Practical Hrv Health Optimization
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Yoga With Jake Podcast 50m

What is Heart Rate Variability and Why It Matters

Jake with Dr. Torkil Faero

Dr. Torkil Faero explains HRV as the most important marker for health state. Discusses why wearables are effective for monitoring HRV and therefore wellbeing. Practical guidance from The Pulse...

Health Marker Wearables Wellbeing Holistic Health
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The Diary of a CEO 1h 46m

The Fitness Scientist: Alcohol, Screen Time, and HRV

Steven Bartlett with Kristen Holmes

WHOOP VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes discusses circadian rhythm, HRV, and peak performance psychology. Covers how even small amounts of alcohol hurt sleep quality and HRV, why late night...

Whoop Circadian Rhythm Alcohol Screen Time
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Feel Better, Live More #59 50m

Personalising Your Health

Dr. Rangan Chatterjee with Alessandro Ferretti

Nutritionist Alessandro Ferretti shares years of research monitoring HRV and blood sugar in clients and himself. Explains how stress varies individually, effect of shift work, why type 2 diabetes...

Personalization Blood Sugar Meal Timing Shift Work
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The Quantified Body 1h

How to Quantify Cardiovascular Fitness

Damien Blenkinsopp with Marco Altini

HRV4Training founder Marco Altini discusses cardiovascular fitness tracking with large-scale HRV data insights. Covers proper measurement protocol - morning tests before activity to isolate...

Cardiovascular Fitness Measurement Protocol Resting Heart Rate Data Science
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Muscle for Life #512 1h 55m

Using Heart Rate Variability to Improve Recovery and Training

Mike Matthews with Dr. Mike T. Nelson

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...

Strength Training Measurement Training Regulation Caffeine
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The Revive Stronger Podcast #166 50m

Heart Rate Variability

Steve Hall with Dr. Mike T. Nelson

Dr. Mike Nelson discusses HRV for strength training and bodybuilding audience. Covers what indicates good vs poor recovery, who HRV works best for, devices and accuracy, and potential nocebo...

Strength Training Bodybuilding Recovery Indicators Devices
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The Elite HRV Podcast 45m

How to Shift Out of Survival Mode into Growth

Jason Moore with Jonathan Moore

Chiropractor and coach Jonathan Moore with 20 years clinical experience explains how stress causes real physical brain changes affecting neuroplastic adaptation. Covers physiological difference...

Survival Mode Neuroplasticity Stress Resilience Internal Stability
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The Elite HRV Podcast 55m

Exploring the BASE-R Method for Training Human Resilience

Jason Moore with Stephen Robinson

Stephen Robinson of EVENPULSE discusses the BASE-R Method training for stress mitigation and improved human resilience. Covers role of HRV in self-mastery, framework for internal stress...

Base R Method Stress Resilience Autonomic Nervous System First Responders
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All Things Endurance Podcast #44 50m

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) - A Deep Dive

Rick Prince with Marco Altini

UESCA host Rick Prince chats with HRV4Training founder Dr. Marco Altini about heart rate variability in endurance training. Covers what HRV actually measures, why it's useful when tracked...

Endurance Training Wearables Accuracy Hrv Tracking Coaching
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The High Performance Human Podcast 1h 10m

How to Recover Smarter and Faster

Simon Ward with Joel Jamieson

Strength and conditioning specialist Joel Jamieson discusses 20 years of HRV experience with triathlon coach Simon Ward. Covers Rebound Training recovery workouts, the Morpheus app for HRV-guided...

Rebound Training Morpheus Masters Athletes Recovery Optimization
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Wellness + Wisdom Podcast #126 55m

HRV For Optimal Wellness

Josh Trent with Jason Moore

Elite HRV founder Jason Moore discusses how HRV can optimize wellness and bring the autonomic nervous system into balance. Covers how HRV reflects fluctuations in response to internal and external...

Optimal Wellness Autonomic Balance Biomarkers Elite Hrv
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Decoding Superhuman 1h 11m

HRV: Your Most Important Marker

Boomer Anderson with Jason Moore

Elite HRV founder Jason Moore provides in-depth exploration of HRV as the most important biomarker to monitor daily. Covers what gadgets to use for measuring HRV, how to evaluate device accuracy,...

Hrv Measurement Device Accuracy Resonant Breathing Biomarkers
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Final Surge Podcast #65 50m

Jason Moore on Elite HRV and Training

Dean Ouellette with Jason Moore

Elite HRV creator Jason Moore discusses how athletes and coaches should use HRV for training optimization. Covers equipment needed including Polar chest straps and ANT+ compatibility, what makes...

Endurance Training Equipment Elite Hrv Coaching
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HVMN Podcast #71 55m

What You Can Learn From Heart Rate Variability

Geoffrey Woo with Jason Moore

Elite HRV CEO Jason Moore discusses HRV as the mother of all biomarkers. Covers how HRV measures exact time intervals between heartbeats (RR intervals), why it's an accurate non-invasive measure...

Biomarkers Rr Intervals Autonomic Nervous System Wearables
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Get Over Yourself Podcast 1h 10m

Joel Jamieson: Rebound Workouts, HRV and The Importance of Recovery

Brad Kearns with Joel Jamieson

MMA trainer Joel Jamieson discusses rebound workouts that speed recovery faster than rest alone. Explains how specific movements activate parasympathetic system and enhance blood flow without...

Rebound Workouts Recovery Acceleration Parasympathetic Activation Hrv Interpretation
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Heart Rate Variability Podcast 29m

Heart Rate Variability and the Vagus Nerve

Matt Bennett, Inna Khazan with Dr. Yori Gidron

Dr. Yori Gidron from University of Haifa discusses his research on HRV and the vagus nerve with hosts Inna Khazan and Matt Bennett. The vagus nerve innervates most internal organs and its activity...

Vagus Nerve Parasympathetic Disease Prevention Cancer Prognosis
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Heart Rate Variability Podcast 45m

Greg Elliott on HRV and HealthQb Technologies

Matt Bennett with Greg Elliott

Greg Elliott, co-founder of HealthQb Technologies and HRV course instructor, discusses measuring HRV for better health outcomes. As a clinical exercise physiologist and osteopath, Greg shares...

Healthqb Clinical Applications Wearables Health Monitoring
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Stigma Podcast #41 31m

Meru Health: HRV Biofeedback for Mental Health

Stephen Hays with Kristian Ranta

Kristian Ranta, founder of Meru Health, discusses their 12-week digital therapeutic program integrating therapists, psychiatrists, and HRV biofeedback. After losing his brother to suicide,...

Digital Therapeutics Depression Treatment Mental Health Tech Clinical Research
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Ben Greenfield Life 1h 32m

Is Everything You Know About HRV Wrong?

Ben Greenfield with Dr. James Heathers

HRV researcher Dr. James Heathers challenges common misconceptions about heart rate variability with Ben Greenfield. Covers the science of HRV measurement, why morning readings matter, problems...

Hrv Science Measurement Accuracy Consumer Devices Myths Vs Facts
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That Triathlon Show #42 55m

Heart Rate Variability for Triathletes

Mikael Eriksson with Dr. Dan Plews

World-leading HRV researcher Dr. Dan Plews explains how triathletes can leverage HRV for training decisions. Covers acute vs chronic approaches, using 7-10 day rolling averages for reliable...

Triathlon Rolling Averages Training Decisions Research
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Elite HRV Podcast 1h 10m

Olympic Training, Elite Endurance Athletes, and HRV

Jason Moore with Dr. Dan Plews, Prof. Paul Laursen

Dr. Dan Plews and Prof. Paul Laursen discuss HRV monitoring in world champion and Olympic athletes. Covers their seminal research on training adaptation and HRV, why elite athletes may not show...

Elite Athletes Olympic Training Training Adaptation Research
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Awaken Out Of Context #78 1h 55m

Optimising HRV for Athletic Performance & Mental Health

Jason with Matt Bennett

Matt Bennett, author and founder of OptimalHRV.com, discusses the science and practice of heart rate variability. Covers HRV fundamentals, wearable accuracy, designing HRV protocols, best...

Athletic Performance Mental Health Wearables Protocols
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That Triathlon Show #325 1h 15m

Heart Rate Variability - New Perspectives and Insights

Mikael Eriksson with Dr. Marco Altini

Dr. Marco Altini, founder of HRV4Training, discusses the current state of evidence on HRV-guided training for triathletes and endurance athletes. Covers recent research, practical applications,...

Hrv Guided Training Triathlon Endurance Research
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Marni on the Move #241 1h 4m

HRV, Lactate Testing, Heat & Altitude Training

Marni Salup with Dr. Dan Plews

Dr. Dan Plews, PhD researcher whose thesis was "The Practical Applications of Heart Rate Variability," discusses HRV, lactate testing, heat and altitude training, and low carb race fueling. Dan is...

Lactate Testing Heat Training Altitude Hrv Research
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The Real Science of Sport Podcast 1h 53m

Heart Rate And Exercise: Why HR Variability May Be The New Frontier

Ross Tucker, Mike Finch with Dr. Marco Altini

The team discusses how exercise affects heart rate, from HR drift and fatigue to a special interview with HRV expert Marco Altini. They break down why HRV may be the best way to measure...

Heart Rate Science Exercise Physiology Stress Measurement Research
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The Physical Performance Show #318 55m

HRV Guided Endurance Training

Brad Beer with Dr. Dan Plews

Dr. Dan Plews, whose PhD thesis was "The Practical Applications of Heart Rate Variability," shares how to use HRV-guided training for endurance athletes. With 15 published HRV papers and 1800+...

Hrv Guided Training Endurance Training Decisions Research
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The Extramilest Show #70 1h

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Training

Floris Gierman with Dr. Marco Altini

Marco Altini, founder of HRV4Training and data science advisor at Oura, discusses how HRV helps quantify stress and balance training. Covers how to measure HRV, improving it through sleep and...

Hrv Measurement Sleep Breathing Tapering
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Wise Athletes Podcast #119 55m

Stress Resilience via HRV

Joe Lavelle with Dr. Marco Altini

Marco Altini discusses how HRV can be used as a biofeedback tool with deep breathing to self-regulate and cope with stress. Covers device options (ring, wrist, chest strap), best algorithms...

Stress Resilience Biofeedback Breathing Self Regulation
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1% Better - Hidden Stories in Sport 1h 15m

HRV, HRV Guided Training and HRV Misconceptions

Xylon van Eyck with Dr. Marco Altini

Comprehensive discussion on HRV covering morning vs overnight measurement, posture effects, what is good HRV, suppression, seasonality, and common misconceptions. Addresses whether high HRV means...

Misconceptions Measurement Timing Posture Seasonality
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WHOOP Podcast #353 1h

WHOOP 2025 Year in Review

Kristen Holmes, Emily Capodilupo

Dr. Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo give an exclusive look into the WHOOP 2025 Year in Review. They unpack global WHOOP trends, share features released including WHOOP Age, Healthspan, AI...

Year Review Whoop Age Healthspan Ai Coaching
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Flex Diet Podcast #306 1h 19m

Dive into Heart Rate Variability with ithlete's Simon Wegerif

Dr. Mike T Nelson with Simon Wegerif

Dr. Mike Nelson sits down with Simon Wegerif, the visionary founder of ithlete and a pioneer in HRV technology. As a biomedical engineer and former Philips Electronics executive, Simon discusses...

Ithlete Hrv Technology Total Load Biomedical Engineering
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Heart Rate Variability Podcast 45m

Dr. Richard Gevirtz on Brain Injuries & Heart Rate Variability

Matt Bennett with Dr. Richard Gevirtz

Dr. Richard Gevirtz, a leading researcher in HRV biofeedback, discusses his groundbreaking research on brain injuries and heart rate variability. Explores how HRV can be used to assess and monitor...

Brain Injuries Concussion Biofeedback Research Recovery Monitoring
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Healthcare Rap #355 45m

Oura Ring Is So Much More Than a Sleep Lab

Jared Johnson with Holly Shelton, Jason Oberfest

A conversation with the Oura team including Holly Shelton (Chief Product Officer) and Jason Oberfest (VP of Health Partnerships). They dive into the design process behind Oura Ring's newest heart...

Oura Ring Heart Health Features Product Design Health Partnerships
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Endurance Unlimited #10 1h

Heart Rate Variability and Training: Best Practices

Martin with Dr. Marco Altini

Marco Altini discusses how robust the HRV science is, absolute value for health and fitness, HRV vs resting heart rate comparison, which features to use, and three best practices: measuring...

Best Practices Hrv Science Measurement Accuracy Data Interpretation
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Women Want Strong Men 45m

Is Your HRV Normal? A Cardiologist Breaks Down Oura Ring Metrics

Dr. Stephanie with Dr. Twyman

Dr. Twyman, a cardiologist, breaks down heart rate variability - one of the most misunderstood metrics in wearable health technology. Explains what HRV is, how devices like the Oura Ring measure...

Cardiology Perspective Oura Ring Normal Hrv Values Wearable Accuracy
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