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My understanding is that different devices measure HRV with different techniques, so they're not necessarily comparable. I've heard Apple Watch is especially ba
by anonporridge 3y ago
My understanding is that different devices measure HRV with different techniques, so they're not necessarily comparable. I've heard Apple Watch is especially bad at measuring HRV, while Garmin and Whoop are good.
One performance and health coach I follow recommends the Polar H10 chest strap to take a measurement every morning.
https://twitter.com/Alan_Couzens/status/1723334537235607989 https://twitter.com/Alan_Couzens/status/1723334537235607989
https://twitter.com/Alan_Couzens/status/1473672665541984259 https://twitter.com/Alan_Couzens/status/1473672665541984259
There's also not an absolute number or threshold that's good or bad. Generally higher is better, but what really matters are the fluctuations from a personalized baseline.
- mg 3y agoIs "take a measurement every morning" about sleep quality or about something else? Is it even possible to sleep with the H10 strap?
- nradov 3y agoTaking a measurement at the same time every morning helps to establish a consistent baseline so that you can detect changes from day to day. But the latest generation of smart watches can track HRV continuously throughout the day, so if you have one of those then taking specific measurements is less useful.