This week we revisit an all-time classic episode all about Heart Rate Variability (HRV). VP of Performance Kristen Holmes  and SVP of Data Science and Research Emily Capodilupo dive deep into everything there is to know about HRV – and why it’s such a critical metric for evaluating your body’s readiness to perform. Learn what HRV is

why it’s so valuable to measure

and how it is a sign of fitness

Find out why WHOOP collects HRV data during sleep

and how it can impact your recovery score

Emily and Kristen explain how HRV can fluctuate on a daily basis

and how there is no true “normal” HRV

Hear some simple lifestyle choices that can improve your HRV

as well as how hydration

nutrition

and sleep