Show Notes
HRV has become one of the most talked-about metrics in health and performance, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we sit down with Dr Marco Altini, data scientist, endurance coach, and founder of HRV4Training, to explore what heart rate variability actually reflects in the body, and how it should (and shouldn’t) be used. With a background spanning data science, physiology, and wearable technology, Marco brings a unique perspective on how physiological data can infor...
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