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Julie Foucher MD, MS is a four-time CrossFit Games athlete and family physician. Her passion lies in bridging the gap between fitness and medicine to empower individuals to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Every third Tuesday, she shares insightful content from a diverse lineup of guests, including medical experts and elite athletes.
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Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Wearable devices can measure the variability between the beats of your heart and can indicate how relaxed you are-- "an objective measure of how chill you are," says Mike Mallin, MD. The more variability the better.
Dr. Mallin and I discuss our top 5 tips to increase heart rate variability.
- Sleep- a regular bedtime & at least an 8-hour sleep opportunity every night
- Exercise- a consistent amount over time, and be sure to allow time for adequate recovery
- Avoid alcohol- more than one drink can cause HRV to plummet
- Meditation & mindfulness
- Breathwork- give this nasal breathing technique a try: a quick, 3-4 second inhale, followed by a slow 8-second exhale
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