Simplavida: Simplified Longevity

Fitness and Heart Rate: What You Should Track -- and Why

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In this episode Paul and Howard talk about fitness and heart-related measures, from resting heart rate to heart rate variability. We will get into this topic in much more detail in some upcoming episodes. 

Topics:

  • Recovery heart rate: Why it matters and how to measure it
  • Resting heart rate's importance in health and fitness
  • Heart rate variability as a proxy for stress and fitness

    • Related Readings:

    • Heart rate variability (HRV) for monitoring health
    • Zone 2 heart rate training for longevity and performance

      • Bios:

      Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.

      Music & Disclaimers:

      • Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
      • Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

        • Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode

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        Simplavida: Simplified LongevityBy Paul Kedrosky and Howard Luks
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