Marco Altini on Biofeedback

What this episode covers

* 3:00 what is HRV-breath work biofeedback and how does it differ from HRV assessments? * 5:30 how does breath affect HRV and our autonomic nervous system? * 10:00 the mechanics of biofeedback practice: how does it work? * 12:15 applications of biofeedback practice for endurance athletes * May not apply directly to endurance competition, but may have beneficial effects in global stress management during training and racing * 18:15 the state of research into biofeedback * 20:30 potential application in improving post-exercise autonomic NS recovery * 23:45 biofeedback training techniques and tools * Deep breathing at ~6 breaths per minute * Ideal duration not yet established. 2x 20' daily proposed, but may be a fair bit shorter * 29:00 are there plans to link the base HRV4T app with its Biofeedback brother? * 34:30 the breathing resonant frequency * Approximately 0.1Hz * Looking to maximize variation between inhale and exhale phases in instantaneous HR * 50:50 ratio of inhale : exhale - or somewhat longer exhale * 41:00 Marco's greatest curiosity around biofeedback Check out the HRV4Training Biofeedback App [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hrv4biofeedback/id1504638613] on the Apple App Store. Learn more about HRV4Training [https://www.hrv4training.com/]or Marco [https://www.marcoaltini.com/]at their respective websites  and follow them on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/hrv4training/]and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hrv4training/].