What is heart rate variability (HRV) and does science support it as a practical measure of training adaptation?1 HRV is controlled by the autonomic branch of our nervous system (responsible for breathing, digestion, etc....
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As a coach I spend a large proportion of my time discussing recovery to avoid over-training and maximize adaptation from harder workouts. Historically this has been a more subjective concept, since any individual’s idea...
Dear Ann, I just got a heart rate monitor, what do I do with it? A.S. Dear A.S., Congratulations on acquiring one of the best tools an ultrarunner can have. Heart rate monitors are individual to the wearer an...
Introduction Heart rate monitors are used by elite athletes in a number of sports to help them plan, conduct, and analyze training to sharpen fitness without overtraining. Runners at elite levels who compete in races...