Heart rate variability (HRV) is becoming an essential metric for athletes and high performers looking to optimize their training and recovery. In this episode of The Podium Podcast, Dr. Kevin Sprouse and Patrick Morris break down what HRV is, how it works, and why it’s important. They discuss how HRV reflects the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and how it can help track recovery and stress levels.

Dr. Sprouse and Patrick explore factors that impact HRV, including sleep, nutrition, hydration, and stress, and emphasizes the importance of long-term trends rather than day-to-day measurements. Tune in to learn how you can use HRV to guide your training decisions and improve your overall performance.