What is Heart Rate Variability? Heart rate variability (HRV) is the variation in time intervals between successive heartbeats. It is regulated by the autonomic nervous system, which controls the body’s response to stress and other environmental stimuli. When the...
Workout mistakes and myths are everywhere you look – you only have to consult Reddit or bodybuilding forums to find people peddling misinformation. That said, three of the most common misconceptions all correspond to the same basic problem: over-expectation....
We tend to frame the idea of “success” as the absence of failure but that is often not the case. The true measure of success is the ability to adapt to one’s present circumstances. It is the culmination of our knowledge, skills, effort, patience,...
Overview: Stress defined: talk about what stress is: overview and HRV info Stress has always been a part of the human existence, however in society today the shift has been from acute to chronic stress; which, if left unchecked, will begin to take its toll...
When we perceive or detect a threat to ourselves or the environment, our bodies release stress a surge of stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol. This reaction works to prepare us physically and mentally to react to a potentially dangerous situation by...
