I Tracked My HRV for 120 Days (Here's What Happened)

►► Download FREE Guide → How I lost 2 lbs a week as an athlete with asthma: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide After discovering I have a hole in my heart, I became obsessed with understanding what was really happening inside my body, especially my heart and nervous system. That curiosity led me to track my heart rate variability, or HRV, every single day for the last 120 days. In this episode, I break down exactly what HRV is, why it matters far beyond elite athletes, and how it can help you make better decisions about training, recovery, stress, and energy. I share my real HRV data across five months, explain the different HRV ranges in plain language, and walk through how I use this information to know when to push, when to rest, and when my body needs more care. Whether you have asthma, heart conditions, chronic stress, or you simply want more energy and better recovery, HRV can be a powerful tool when used correctly. I also explain why extremely high HRV readings are not always a good thing, why trends matter more than single numbers, and how tracking consistently changed my recovery and performance over time. If you want a practical, real-world look at HRV through the lens of daily life, endurance training, and long-term health, this episode will give you a clear starting point. 🔗 Resources I Mention/Use in This Video: HRV4 Training App: https://www.hrv4training.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Athlete with Asthma Show 00:51Discovering a hole in my heart and why I started tracking HRV 04:26 How to track your HRV consistently 05:50 How to read HRV numbers and recovery signals 11:40 My 120-day HRV tracking journey 17:00 Final takeaways and how to get started I'm Jonny Havey, the Athlete with Asthma, and I help people with (and without) asthma overcome their perceived limitations and achieve elite health and performance, without relying on quick fixes, crash diets, or constant inhaler use. Here’s how I can help you: Want 1-on-1 coaching or support? → Reach out here and let’s work together: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/contact Ready to lose weight sustainably and keep it off for good? → Drop 30 and Keep It Off™: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/drop-30-and-keep-it-off Start transforming your health in minutes → FREE Healthy Living Guide: https://www.athletewithasthma.com/healthy-living-guide Learn more and get free resources at: https://www.athletewithasthma.com DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS MY OPINION AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER. PLEASE CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROVIDER FOR GUIDANCE SPECIFIC TO YOUR CASE.