# 81 - Simon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV Running and Fitness With Raj

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
Email: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.com
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Twitter @RunningRaj

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