Episode 071 - Vagal Down & Shape Up!

from Forged by FIRE with Ryan Rodriquez · host Ryan Rodriquez

When we go through EMT or paramedic school, we learn of the two different responses that our nervous system has; sympathetic and parasympathetic.  What’s really incredible, specifically about the parasympathetic system, is that it can be manipulated and used to our advantage so that we can have a better impact on our cardiovascular system by removing stress and shock. In today’s episode, I will do a quick review of these systems, how we can manipulate the parasympathetic system through vagal stimulation, what heart rate variability (HRV) is and how being conscious of all these things can greatly improve our physical condition and immunity. -- IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Facebook Community IGNITEd Readers Book Club The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential The Effect of Gag Reflex on Cardiac Sympathovagal Tone WHOOP EXOS Studies in Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

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When we go through EMT or paramedic school, we learn of the two different responses that our nervous system has; sympathetic and parasympathetic. What’s really incredible, specifically about the parasympathetic system, is that it can be manipulated and used to our advantage so that we can have a better impact on our cardiovascular system by removing stress and shock. In today’s episode, I will do a quick review of these systems, how we can manipulate the parasympathetic system through vagal stimulation, what heart rate variability (HRV) is and how being conscious of all these things can greatly improve our physical condition and immunity. -- IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Facebook Community IGNITEd Readers Book Club The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Full Human Potential The Effect of Gag Reflex on Cardiac Sympathovagal Tone WHOOP EXOS Studies in Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

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