74. Understanding Heart Rate Variability: The Science Behind Stress and Recovery

Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:
- Understanding what HRV is and how it contributes to your overall well-being.
- How lifestyle choices affect your HRV.
- Simple ways to improve your HRV for better health and stress resilience.

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📝DESCRIPTION:
Let's dive into heart rate variability (HRV), a key indicator of cardiovascular health and stress resilience. Join Gary Brecka, The Ultimate Human, as he explores the science behind HRV and shares practical steps to optimize your health and performance.

⏰TIMESTAMPS:
01:00 - HRV indicates wellness and balance in stress response.
02:04 - The two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.
02:49 - Factors that could influence HRV.
04:00 - Devices that can measure HRV.
05:55 - The relationship between HRV and stress.
06:45 - Strategies to improve HRV and overall health performance.

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