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205. How to Use Heart Rate Recovery as a Performance Metric

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Heart rate recovery is an easy metric to use to determine your cardiovascular health.

In this episode, I share what heart rate recovery is and how you can use it as a tool to gauge your heart health and fitness.

Here are other episodes worth checking out:

  • 201. 8 Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy
  • 153. Should You Use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) or Heart Rate? 

    • Working out and trying a new variety of movements is a great way to improve your heart health and focus on your own wellness. If you want a copy of my FREE workout guide to help you manage your workouts, feel less stressed and feel more focused, then get it here. It can help you put together some workouts on-the-fly if you’re traveling – enjoy!

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      Making Shift HappenBy Jen Kates with Shift Human Performance
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