In general, the higher or more stable your HRV score, the better.
But how do you elevate your own levels?
To come, three underrated ways to raise your HRV, plus a quick refresher on why it matters.
What is HRV again?
At a glance,HRVis a measurement of how much variation between the timing of your heartbeats.
Having a higher HRV is a sign you are fit, well-rested, and recovering well.
Having a lower HRV means that you could be stressed, burnt out, or sick.
Staying hydrated(andsupplementing with electrolytesas needed) can also bump up your score anddecrease your resting heart rate4.
(Andresearch backs him up5!)
The first step to better sleep is fairly intuitive: Keep your sleep schedule in check.
For more on health metrics and HRV, tune in to the episode below:
