What is Resting Heart Rate We use RHR across many Wellhero metrics. We are updating how we calculate it. Before we explain the new method, let’s be clear about how and why we use RHR. Resting heart rate (RHR) is a key marker of how your heart works. It shows how fast your heart beats […]
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HRV (Heart Rate Variability) is one of the most reliable ways to assess the state of a person’s nervous system. Any modern wearable device, whether it’s a watch, bracelet, or ring, measures stress levels or readiness for exercise based on HRV. Apple Watch is no exception. Although the watch itself does not calculate stress or recovery levels, it collects all the necessary HRV data from automatic HRV measurements, which can be analyzed by third-party app developers. But how trustworthy are these measurements?
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Since the release of the Apple Watch on the market, these watches have been positioned as the most personal and advanced gadget for fitness. Indeed, Apple Watches gather a lot of data about you, including your heart rate variability. The watches use heart rate variability data to track your health, but at the same time,
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Your Apple Watch and phone are capable of measuring stress using astronaut methodology. We’ll show you how to do it.
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