Stronger By Science Podcast #37

Heart Rate Variability, Antagonist Stretching, and Chrononutrition

Greg Nuckols & Eric Trexler • 2h • 2020-03-15

About This Episode

Research-focused episode where Greg shares a roundup covering energy expenditure during mental effort, antagonist stretching for strength and power, and using heart rate variability to gauge recovery from lifting.

Key Takeaways

  • HRV can help gauge recovery status from resistance training
  • Research shows HRV profiles change following resistance exercise
  • Psychological stimuli and mental effort affect HRV
  • Understanding HRV trends helps optimize training decisions
  • Scientific approach to interpreting HRV data

Topics Covered

Research Lifting Recovery Strength Training Evidence Based

Episode Details

Show Stronger By Science Podcast
Host Greg Nuckols & Eric Trexler
Episode #37
Duration 2h
Published 2020-03-15
HRV Focus Related topic

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