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The Physiology of Resting Heart Rate and Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
In this blog I will try to clarify what are the main differences between resting heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV), and why we consider HRV a…
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[Podcast] Beyond the hype: how can HRV actually be useful?
A conversation with Bruna & Fabi Maia
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[Q&A] Could I get more accurate HRV data using a chest strap?
Yes.
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On Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Weight Loss and Low-Carb Intake
A case study and some considerations
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[TrainingTalk] Experimenting with Periodized Nutrition for Endurance Performance
Low-carb diets, fat oxidation and more
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[TrainingTalk] Training log 2025
This is my training log for 2025.
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December 2024

[CoachCorner] My Coaching Philosophy
I wasn’t born with much athletic talent, nor I was particularly good at managing stress and performing under pressure, both athletically and…
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[HRV Research] HRV-guided training
A recent scientific paper, titled “Heart rate variability-guided aerobic training without moderate-intensity enhances submaximal and maximal aerobic…
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[CoachCorner] How I Prescribe Training: Periodization and Training Phases
Long term training structure for endurance athletes
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Recent articles and updates [December 2024]
Heart rate variability, wearables, entrepreneurship, training talk and some ramblings
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Caloric Deficit and Heart Rate Variability
A possible use case for Normalized HRV, which you can find in HRV4Training Pro (https://hrv4training.web.app/)
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[CoachCorner] How I Prescribe Training: Training Types
Intensities, zones and thresholds
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