How I've INCREASED my HRV by 50% [10 HACKS]

In this video, I talk about the 10 things I’ve done to improve my heart rate variability (HRV). As you probably know, heart rate variability is the difference in timing between heartbeats, and it’s an indication of how well your autonomic nervous system is functioning. Observational studies have shown that a low heart rate variability is associated with an increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

While that doesn’t mean that a low HRV causes these issues, it might be an indication that lifestyle choices (such as alcohol consumption, poor diet and a lack of sleep) play a role in increasing the risk factors for such health issues.

It’s worth noting that heart rate variability is a highly personal metric that depends on several factors, including genetics and lifestyle. However, I’m convinced that the closer you get your body to its natural state (based on millions of years of human evolution), the more likely it’ll work optimally. And your heart rate variability will reflect that!

So I encourage you to experiment with the 10 hacks that have improved my HRV to see which ones have the most impact for you.

Of course, you can only improve what you can measure. So get yourself a wearable that can track HRV, such as the WHOOP strap, to see how the changes you implement affect your HRV.

If you do, let me know in the comments what has worked for you and what hasn’t!

#HRV #HeartRateVariability #WHOOP

[Chapter Markers]
0:00 - Intro
0:33 - What is HRV and Why Is It Important?
2:49 - HRV Is Highly Personal
3:55 - How and When to Measure HRV
5:30 - Putting My Improvements in Perspective
7:55 - Tip #1: Eat a Species-Appropriate Diet
9:57 - Tip #2: Hydrate
11:06 - Tip #3: Avoid Alcohol
12:27 - Tips #4 and #5: Get Enough Sunlight and Support Your Circadian Rhythm
14:32 - Tip #6: Maintain Good Sleeping Habits
18:03 - Tip #7: Manage Stress
20:07 - Tip #8: Reconnect with Nature
21:18 - Tip #9: Do High-Intensity Exercise
23:36 - Tip #10: Try Intermittent Fasting
26:36 - My Closing Thoughts

[Links]
How to Improve your HRV blog post with more details: https://michaelkummer.com/health/incr...
WHOOP Review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/whoo...
Get $30 off your WHOOP: https://michaelkummer.com/go/whoop
Pod Pro by Eight Sleep Review: https://michaelkummer.com/health/eigh...
More articles on how to improve your sleep: https://michaelkummer.com/tag/sleep/
Breath by James Nestor: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Sci...
The Wim Hof Method: https://www.amazon.com/Wim-Hof-Method...

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[Medical Disclaimer]
The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health.