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Sounds like science fiction. It's science, not fiction.

HRV App

Heart rate variability - the science of measuring your health - accurately and reliably every day.

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is great science. We did not invent it. We are perfecting it.

HRV is the measure of health. The higher the numbers, the better your health.

Good health is part genetic and mostly good lifestyle. People who exercise regularly, eat healthy, sleep well, and look after themselves have high HRV, and are rarely ill. People who smoke, have poor diets, lead sedentary lives, drink too much alcohol have low HRV and this shows in their medical history and quality of life in retirement.

HRV drops with age, and improving HRV is the way to reverse the aging process. With the HRV Health Pro app you can measure your progress.

Athletes have been using HRV for years to measure the impact of rigorous training on their systems, adapting their training regimen according to what their HRV data says. When they are overtrained, the HRV figure will tell them that it’s time to take a break. When they’re on a good day, the data gives them the confidence to push that little bit harder.

People with health conditions are advised to change their lifestyles. The HRV metrics tell them when the changes are working.

Crucial to the validity of the results are the quality of the data acquisition equipment and the reading conditions. This is the foundation of our thinking. The apps only link to the Polar H9 and H10 heart rate monitors, and we look for indicators that warn if the reading is taken in less than ideal conditions.

The philosophy creates trust - crucial for decision making based on the results.

HRV Health has a web based platform where users can see all of their results. But not everyone wants all that information every day. The HRV Health Pro app is designed for people who care about their health, love and trust the guidance that the HRV Health results give them, and want to see their data and graphs on their mobile device.

Our app also allows users to take ECG readings. One day soon, doctors will say: “Just send me your HRV Health ECG graph.”

It is here now, and it works.

The HRV Health Platform gives its users the ability to measure their health and fitness with heart rate variability and resting heart rate as the scientifically proven advantage that elite athletes use to dominate their sports.

Your heart is your personal pathologist

Resting heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) are metrics that give consistent feedback on our health status and fitness.

The Healthcare Crises

Healthcare costs are rising at an unsustainable rate. In America they are already 16.8% of GDP. The other rich economies are on the same trajectory.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the HRV Health services?
The basic HRV Health services are free for non-corporate users. The premium services, including ECG readings, Poincaré plots, and reading interpretations are only available to subscribers. Read: Why HRV Health is free
Which heart rate monitor do I need?
The HRV Health Apps work with the Polar H9 and H10 heart rate monitors. The Polar H10 HRM is required to take ECG readings. Read: Which heart rate monitor should you get
Why do I need a chest heart rate monitor?
HRV is measured in milliseconds. Only chest heart rate monitors that use ECG technology can provides heart beat data at this level of accuracy. Read: Your heart is your personal pathologist
What do the HRV numbers mean?
There are a range of metrics that are derived from the HRV data. The most important figures are the rMSSD, the ratio, stress, and the resting heart rate Read: Understanding the numbers
How do I improve the HRV numbers?
Lifestyle impacts HRV figures. Exercise, relaxation, a health diet, and good sleep all have a positive impact on the metrics. Stress, poor sleep, poor diet, excessive alcohol intake, smoking, and a sedentary lifetyle have affect the HRV resutls negaitively. Read: Improving the numbers
How do I take accurate readings?
The most accurate readings are obtained when you are close to your resting pulse rate. Measuring first thing in the morning is the best way to obtain the baseline. Ensure that you are comfortable. Avoid distraction: the news, emails and conversation will all impact the reading, usually negatively. Once you have established a baseline, feel free to experiment with other times of the day, always ensuring the the resting heart rate is a realistic proximation of the baseline. Read: Measuring HRV
How do I use the Poincaré plot?
The Poincaré plot should be cigar shaped, from bottom left to top right. Random reading points may be casue for concern. A highly concerntrated circle shaped Poincaré plot is an indicator of poor health and the existence a chronic condition that requires urgent medical attention. Read: Understanding the Poincaré plot
I am recovering from a serious medical condition. Can I use HRV to measure my progress towards recovery?
Yes. The steps towards recovery will display with improved HRV numbers. Sleep is crucial to recovery, as is exercise. A serious illness is a reminder of our mortaility, and the HRV numbers will reflect how seriously we take the warning. Read: Recovering from illness or injury using HRV
What is the purpose of the information that is required during registration?
The name is required as a courtesy for correspondence. HRV is age and gender dependent which the reason for the birthdate and gender. The email address is required for correspondence, and for sending to backups of your data. Read: Using the HRV Health Pro app
Where can I find the research backing up the HRV Health system?
The HRV Health system conforms to the HRV standards established in 1996. We have a web-page dedicated to the science behind our technology. Read: HRV Research
How do I know if I am overtraining?
Overtraining is a syndrome, and it shows up in the HRV results like an illness. Overtraining can have a long term impact on your ability to reach your goals. Look for the warning signs in your HRV results. Subscribers have access to recovery advisories, designed to optimize your training, and ensure that you avoid overtraining. Read: HRV and overtraining
How does HRV work?
Heart rate variability or HRV is the measure of your immune system. It is the measure of the interval between each heart beat over a period of time. (IBI) The greater the variability between the heart beat intervals, the healthier the immune system. Read: Your heart is your personal pathologist
This is a fascinating subject. What should I read to understand more?
We have compiled a list of articles that will bring you up to speed quickly. Read: HRV Health: what should you read?
How do I get started with HRV Health?
You need to have a Polar H9 or H10 HRM to take the readings. Once you have the HRM, install the HRV Health app, and register on the HRV Health platform. Then you are ready to start taking readings. It is important to establish the baseline of your health before interpreting the results. Take readings each morning for five days, and the metrics will give you an indication of your state of health. Read the articles about what the numbers mean, and how to improve them. Read: Starting out with HRV Health
My Polar H10 is not connecting to the HRV Health app. Why not?
The Polar H10 ensures that it is properly worn before it connects to the app. Read: Using HRV Health Android version 3
How do I fix problems when using the HRV Health apps?
There are a range of reasons that you may have problems getting the app to work, from not having proper Internet connect to not having the heart monitor on, of the battery being flat. We have detailed troubleshooting guides on the support page and in our article. Read: Trouble shooting the HRV Health apps
How do I get to understand HRV?
For new HRV Health members the amount of material appears overwhelming. We have compiled a list of suggested reading that will assist people who are new to the science to become familiar with how it works. Read: HRV Health: what should you read?
Are wearables an accurate substitute for measuring HRV?
Wearable devices usually adopt photoplethysmography (PPG), using the photo sensors in the device, rather than electrocardiograph (ECG) that is used in medical and strap based heart rate monitors (HRM). PPG is not as accurate as ECG. We have tested both, with some interesting results. Read: Using wearables to measure HRV
How do I use HRV to achieve peak performance in my exercise?
HRV has been helping elite athletes to achieve peak performance for the past couple of decades. At HRV Health, we have developed algorithms that assist athletes to achieve their best, and our tests prove that they are effective. The way you exercise, and types of exercise has a profound impact on your health, and this is reflected in the HRV Health metrics. Read: Exercising with HRV
Can I use HRV to reverse the ageing process
Age is a disease to which everyone eventually succumbs. Like most other chronic conditions, HRV can be used to monitor and improve your state of health. How well you age is up to you. Read: Ageing, exercise, and HRV
I have a problem with stress. What should I do?
Stress kills! The HRV Health app measures stress, and by following our recommendations, you can lower your stress levels significantly. Read: Stress and HRV

Articles:
The benefits of measuring Heart Rate VariabilityHeart rate variability gives users a daily measure of their health status. It also provides the elite athlete with a powerful metric of how their body is responding to training. 
What to do when you are illWhat do you do when your HRV figures plummet and you don’t feel well. Low HRV figures are a signal. Athletes see it when they take a reading immediately after an intense workout. Post workout readings are dramatic. The reading an hour later shows the powers of recovery, with numbers often better than the morning reading.
RichieRichie has an amazing story. He's unassuming, so he says otherwise. In his early 40s, he has a beautiful wife, two lovely children, and a successful business in Vietnam. As the COVID pandemic took grip on the world, and the parts of the business were forced to close, he received some chilling news:
Who is to blame?As the world slides into its next recession, there will be plenty of blame going around. At the top of the list will be the Covid-19 pandemic and Putin’s war in Ukraine. Both are an attempt at redirection.
Improving the numbersImproved health produces improved HRV results. This is a case study of how to get healthier.
Starting out with HRV HealthHeart rate variabiolity lets people see themselves in a new and fascinating way. It becomes a voyage of self exploration. We encourage our users to make their discoveries.
What is healthy?Worldwide, healthcare costs $9.5 trillion annually. If it were a country, it would be the world’s third largest economy. And it is in trouble. Healthcare, in it`s current form contributes nothing to an economy, because it it reactive, dealing with health issues as they happen. With aging populations, healthcare costs are increasing at an unsustainable rate, and with a world in the initial phases of a recession, politicians are being forced to make uncomfortable decisions. This will not go well, and people in Britain are already finding out.
Using the HRV Health Pro appUsing the HRV Health Pro app simplifies the registration process and allows users take readings, and see their results all from within the app.
Recovering from illness or injury using HRVHRV is the measure of the immune system. Both injury and illness cause a drop in the HRV metrics, particularly the resting heart rate and the rMSSD. HRV provides an accurate measure of the recovery process.
Reversing ageing with HRVAs we get older our health deteriorates. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) measures health, and that decline in health appears as lower HRV.
Why Insurance wastes moneyInsurance is big business. It makes huge amounts of money. And it wastes money. At $5.23 trillion, if it were a country, the insurance industry would be the world’s third largest economy.

Testimonials:
2025-01-02 00:00:00Roman VDobrý den , po několika týdnech používání aplikace jsem stále více ohromen jejím používáním . I když stále mám co zlepšovat v pochopení dat v souvislosti s fyzickou kondicí . Přesto i nadále hodlám pokračovat v používání aplikace HRV Health AG . S pozdravem Roman Veterán
2021-10-04 06:42:54Glenda BBeing interested in my own health and wellness I was keen to learn how HRV might provide new insights.
Using the HRV Health app has given me more and different data to learn about myself. I’ve found that looking at my average HRV scores, stress index metrics and thinking about my overall health has already helped inform my choices about training and lifestyle.
2023-01-22 15:16:29arthur vSunday January 22, 2023 At the end of December 2021 I was looking for an app to improve my performance as an endurance athlete. I found HRV Health app. At first I was very skeptical because the RMSSD was extremely high and then very low again. The same with ratio, etc. , even though always felt well. I regularly received the messages from the app: Please contact a specialist. At first I thought there was a problem with the app. Nevertheless, I discussed the problem with Roy (HRV specialist) several times. I finally went to the heart specialist/cardiologist in May 2022, who actually diagnosed heart problems. In the summer of 2022, I had 2 stents implanted. I am fully active again as an endurance athlete since December 2022. I credit the HRV Health app and Roy's help for discovering my heart problems. I continue to use this app every day to check. Many thanks.. Arthur
2023-01-22 14:56:03arthur vSonntag 22.1.2023 Ende Dezember 2021 suchte ich, um meine Leistungen als Ausdauersportler zu verbessern ,eine App.Ich fand dann diese HRV Health App von Roy.Am Anfang war ich sehr skeptisch, denn einmal war der RMSSD extrem hoch dann wieder sehr tief. Das gleiche mit Ratio,etc. , obwohl ich mich immer gleich gut fühlte. Ich bekam immer wieder von der App die Meldung : Bitte Spezialist kontaktieren. Am Anfang dachte ich die App sei nicht gut.Trotzdem habe ich dann diverse Male das Problem mit Roy(HRV Spezialist) besprochen. Bin dann schlussendlich im Mai 2022 zum Herzspezialist/Kardiologen gegangen, der tatsachlich Herzprobleme feststellte. Im Sommer 2022 wurden mir dann 2 Stents implantiert. Seit Dezember 2022 bin ich wieder als Ausdauersportler voll aktiv . Ich habe das Entdecken meiner Herzprobleme der HRV Health App und Roy's Hilfe zu verdanken. Ich benütze diese App weiter täglich zur Kontrolle . Mit grossem Dank .. Arthur


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