What is heart rate variability? Should you measure it?

Heart rate variability is a non-invasive metric to identify anutoninic nervous system imbalances.
HRV heart rate variability is good when you are in a more relaxed state. And HRV heart rate variability is bad when you are stressed, not sleeping well, or overtraining.
Tracking HRV heart rate variability is a nice motivational tool to change behaviour.

[rickc]

Here's what I don't understand. They say higher HRV is good and low HRV is bad. If we're talking about variability wouldn't it make sense that you would want low variability, meaning a heart rate that is more consistent with less variability? I can't seem to find any explanation on this in a way I can understand it.

[stevebuss]

2 minutes of no helpful info .. i want a refund .

[derekmarrow]

Hi what should your heart rate variability number be, I wear a Fitbit and it says my heart rate variability is 26ms to 47ms it varies, can you tell me it should be.I am a 45 year old male.

[mr]

But is higher variability healthier or lower and if so, why?

[jwb]

This is a fifth grade explanation. Not detailed enough. Whats a good range? Whats a bad range? What indicators do i need to be keen to? What things specifically help HRV?

[melrichardson]

My cardiologist won't give me a vaccine exemption, I have 45% heart function what should I do, love your informative programs.

[melrichardson]

Do you know anyone that gives exceptions?