Bryan Johnson· Author
Throughout the day, higher intensity = higher RHR and lower HRV. (Indicating less nighttime recovery)
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Throughout the day, higher intensity = higher RHR and lower HRV. (Indicating less nighttime recovery)
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Highest intensity exercise effort at 2 hours before bedtime = RHR up by 3.9 bpm (6.8%), HRV down by 32.6%.
Starting at 4 hours before bedtime, all types of exercise affected recovery markers.