# 15 – Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, “total load”, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV


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Episode Summary Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, concept of “total load”, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV. He discusses sympathetic and parasympathetic body systems, as well as “ithlete pro”. Show Notes 01:00 – Simon introduces himself 03:40 – What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? 05:30 – Concept of total load 10:10 – HRV’s link to total load 13:45 – How to measure HRV 19:00 – Changes in HRV and higher HRV being a measure of improved fitness 20:45 – 5 ways to improve HRV 28:10 – HRV as lead indicator of illnesses 32:30 – ithlete pro details 36:45 – Quiz Time! 39:25 – Simon’s recommendations to other resources Contact Simon https://www.myithlete.com 5 ways to improve HRV: https://www.myithlete.com/improve-heart-rate-variability-hrv/ Resources Phil Maffetone: https://philmaffetone.com Andrew Flatt: https://hrvtraining.com Precision Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.com Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser