#453. The Truth About High HRV - Why Your Wearable is Getting it Wrong

The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Are you misinterpreting your heart rate variability (HRV) data? In this episode, I share my recent experience with HRV spikes and reveal why they might not always be a positive health indicator.

Learn how to accurately interpret your HRV data and make informed decisions about your health and performance.

Discover:

• The true meaning behind HRV spikes and drops
• When an HRV spike is a positive sign and when it's not
• How to respond to HRV spikes during stressful periods
• The importance of context when interpreting HRV data

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Quotable moments:

"Research does suggest that high HRV is generally associated with good cardiovascular health, improved survival rates in certain patient populations, better overall health conditions, and it should be increasing over time with proper exercise and mental fitness interventions." - Dr. Erik Korem

"If you looked at the wearables, the wearables were telling me, 'Eric, life is great. Go crush it.' That would be bad advice to take." - Dr. Erik Korem

"The spikes are also an indicator of overtraining, overdoing it, and your body saying it's time to get a break." - Dr. Erik Korem

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ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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