HRV by Age
Understanding the correlation between HRV and age can help you establish your personal baseline and contextualize your HRV readings.
What is HRV?
Heart rate variability (HRV) refers to the changes in time between successive heartbeats. It's not about your heart rate being consistently fast or slow; rather, HRV measures the variations in the intervals between each heartbeat.
Average HRV by age
This chart displays average HRV values across different age groups. While these values can serve as a valuable reference point, read on to learn more about how understanding your own HRV trends can better inform your health decisions.
HRV: Your personal baseline
When it comes to HRV, understanding the concept of an 'ideal' number can be misleading. While age-based averages can serve as a general reference point, HRV is a highly individual metric. What's considered a 'good' or 'healthy' HRV can differ significantly from one person to the next.
Regular tracking, using tools like Bevel, can help you establish your baseline and understand how your HRV responds to different situations. A consistent decline may signal overtraining or stress, while an upward trend can indicate improved health and fitness.
If you’re interested in learning more about HRV, you can learn more in our article, The Basics: HRV.
