HRV explained: what it means and how to improve it

❤️ Heart rate variability, or HRV, reflects how well your nervous system adapts to stress and recovery. Higher HRV generally indicates better resilience and recovery capacity.

🧪 HRV is influenced by sleep quality, stress levels, training load, hydration, and overall metabolic health. Low or declining HRV often shows up during periods of overtraining, poor sleep, illness, or chronic stress.
Rather than focusing on daily numbers, trends over time provide the most useful insight into how your body is responding to your lifestyle.

🔧 Tip: Improve HRV by prioritizing sleep, fueling workouts adequately, managing stress, and balancing hard training with recovery days.