ZOE Science & Nutrition #259

HRV vs. VO2 max vs. ECG: Which Wearable Metric ACTUALLY Matters?

Jonathan Wolf with Prof. Malcolm Findlay • 47m • 2025-02-10

About This Episode

Leading cardiologist Prof. Malcolm Findlay decodes HRV and explains why more wobble in your heartbeat is a sign of good health. Covers the two nervous systems controlling heart rate, how thoughts directly affect your heart, and why he trusts smartwatch ECGs to make diagnoses.

Key Takeaways

  • More heart wobble means better health
  • Dont panic about small HRV fluctuations
  • Smartwatch ECG is clinical-grade tool
  • Thoughts directly affect your heart
  • Track HRV score correctly for insights

Topics Covered

Wearables Ecg Vo2 Max Cardiologist Smartwatch

Episode Details

Show ZOE Science & Nutrition
Host Jonathan Wolf
Guest Prof. Malcolm Findlay
Episode #259
Duration 47m
Published 2025-02-10
HRV Focus Primary topic

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