The Elite Blog
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Infographic Time: Is Coffee Bad for You? What Does HRV Say?
After many years of study, the health impact of coffee remains mixed. But heart rate variability (HRV) may have a relationship with long-term coffee consumption. A new study of over 15,000 subjects looked at the relationship between coffee consumption and HRV readings.
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App v3.11 Update
Check out the exciting new features available in the latest update and new features coming soon.
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Infographic Time: Hidden Stress and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Chronic stress is a feature of modern life. It often comes from hidden, unexpected, hard-to-pin-down sources. With appropriate tracking, heart rate variability (HRV) can help identify these sources of chronic stress.
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HRV for Gym Owners – MadLab Group Interviews Elite HRV
Check out this great podcast episode with MadLab Group where we discuss HRV use for gym owners. In the episode, we talk about heart rate variability training, why it makes your ability to define and interact with your clients much more powerful and how it creates the unique ability to create personas based off of the data collected!
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Ali Fitness Podcast: Informed Training Decisions with Jason Moore of Elite HRV
So you’re having ‘one of those days.’ Your body is telling you it needs rest, but your instinct as a dedicated athlete is to push through and follow your training schedule regardless. The truth is, your long-term health can suffer from ignoring the body’s need to recover, and there is a tangible way to measure your readiness via heart rate variability.
Our own Jason Moore is interviewed on the Ali Fitness Podcast to discuss HRV and training.
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Lab Testing for Better Decision Making with Christopher Kelly
Are all lab tests created equal? Chris Kelly breaks down the lab tests that get the best results for his athletes and health clients.
We talk blood work, hormone and cortisol testing, stool testing, and how to make better decisions given certain lab results. Join me in this great discussion with Chris Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive!
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From decapitation to positive psychology: how one nerve connects body, brain and mind
Excerpt from Andrew Kemp’s article: “… little research has been done which looks at how the vagus nerve affects body and mind together. That’s why I teamed up with colleagues to question whether previously reported relationships between vagal function and cognitive performance could be explained through a single physiological pathway.”
Tap here to read more on The Conversation.
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Integrative Wellness, Muscle-Organ Connection with Dr. Stephen Gangemi
Dr. Steve, the Sock Doc, shares a journey of integrating systems within the body. Connecting the nervous system to organs, muscles, bone, connective tissue and more, Dr. Steve has developed a practice around a concept he calls Systems Health Care – Integrative Wellness.
We talk hormones, asymmetry, dysfunction and simple tests you can perform to become more aware of your own situation. Tap here to listen.
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Improving HRV Data Interpretation with the Coefficient of Variation
What is Coefficient of Variation (CV)? How is CV connected to the HRV score and ln(rMSSD)? What are “good” and “bad” CV trends? How do I use it to interpret and tailor training?
Check out this blog post by guest writer, Andrew Flatt, to answer these questions and more.
Micronutrients and Supplements That Influence Heart Rate Variability
Micronutrients such as amino acids, specific vitamins, and minerals can significantly impact your Heart Rate Variability scores and your overall health and performance. Learn more about the role of micronutrients and supplements in achieving your health and performance goals.
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