How To Get The Most Accurate HRV Results

Consistency is key!

When measured consistently, the Readiness Score (based on HRV) can provide a gauge for how your body is responding to (or recovering from) things like exercise, stress, nutrition, work and more. Because HRV can be influenced by the day’s stressors and normal hormonal and circadian rhythms, consistency in measurement practice can reduce the effects of these confounding factors to provide better results and guidance.

For the best results:

1. Do your measurements in the same position every time such as sitting or lying down
2. Try to do your measurements around the same time of day, ideally within 30 minutes of waking in the morning prior to exercise or caffeine consumption.
3. Try to do measurements at least 4 times per week so the algorithms can generate an accurate picture of your baseline.

If you are not able to do your measurement in the morning right after waking up, then follow a few simple steps to help ensure more consistent measurements:

• Refrain from strenuous activity for at least 15 minutes prior to your measurement
• Sit calmly for at least one minute before your measurement
• Take 6 deep and slow breaths before starting your reading to calm your nervous system and lower your heart rate to a rested state
• Breath naturally during your measurement

Updated on: 21/11/2022