HRV (Heart Rate Variability)
The variation in time between consecutive heartbeats, an indicator of recovery.
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Heart rate variability measures the variation in time intervals between heartbeats. Higher HRV generally indicates better recovery and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) nervous system activity. Lower HRV can indicate stress, illness, or incomplete recovery. Many athletes track HRV to guide training intensity.
Examples
- Measured in milliseconds
- Higher = better recovery state
- Track trend, not single readings
Compound exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Push Press
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Push Press - Behind the Neck
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Push Up to Side Plank
Strength · Bodyweight
Pushups
Strength · Bodyweight
Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions)
Strength · Bodyweight
Quick Leap
Plyometrics · Other
Rack Delivery
Olympic Weightlifting · Barbell
Rack Pull with Bands
Powerlifting · Barbell
Common questions
What is HRV?
The variation in time between consecutive heartbeats, an indicator of recovery. Heart rate variability measures the variation in time intervals between heartbeats.
What exercises train the HRV?
Good options include Push Press, Push Press - Behind the Neck, Push Up to Side Plank, Pushups, Pushups (Close and Wide Hand Positions). Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of HRV?
Measured in milliseconds; Higher = better recovery state; Track trend, not single readings.
Put it into practice
12-Week Muscle Building · £29
A 12-week, four-day hypertrophy plan in three phases, with a modest calorie surplus