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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 33 MIN

HRV : The Science of Heart Rate Variability

from Beyond the Limits | Health and Performance Medicine · host Dr Mike Forsythe | Dr Matt Clarke - Performance Medicine

Is Heart Rate Variability the most important health metric you aren't tracking correctly? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike dive deep into the science of HRV—the ultimate window into your Autonomic Nervous System. What is HRV? And why are so many people in the sports science world so interested in it?Should we all be measuring our HRV? Or is "training" your HRV nothing more than a marketing myth?In a world of endless health fads and self-help noise, it’s hard to know what to trust.Subscribe to Beyond the Limits, our myth-busting fortnightly podcast, to get clear insights on the latest health trends, wellness fads, and performance medicine breakthroughs.We cut through the confusion so you can be better informed and in control of your health.Want to support the podcast? https://buymeacoffee.com/beyondthelimits

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