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A short LightState lesson · 4 of 5
What can affect your HRV?
Sleep, breathing, illness and the ordinary rhythms of life.
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Sleep and recovery
A disrupted night can coincide with changes in HRV. One reading cannot explain why, and normal variation is expected.
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Physical effort
Hard training and recovery can influence HRV, but responses vary with fitness, timing and the kind of activity.
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Stress and illness
Psychological stress, infection and other bodily demands may affect your heartbeat pattern. HRV is not a diagnostic test.
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Breathing and posture
Breathing rate, body position and even the time of day can change a measurement. A repeatable routine helps comparisons.
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Your own context matters
Instead of chasing a universal ideal, pay attention to trends alongside how you actually feel.