On the X The Science of Stress Management (with Dr. Leah Lagos)
Sep 17, 2024
Dr. Leah Lagos, a clinical psychologist and HRV biofeedback expert who trains athletes and wrote Heart Breath Mind, discusses heart rate variability and resilience. She explains resonant breathing, how to measure and train HRV, practical breathwork routines, and applying these tools to athletes and kids. Short, actionable science meets performance and everyday stress management.
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HRV Measures Resilience And Health
- Heart rate variability (HRV) indexes autonomic resilience and the body's ability to let go of stress.
- Higher HRV reflects greater physiological agility and improved health and longevity.
How Leah Started With HRV
- Leah discovered HRV in grad school after hearing Paul Lehrer and the Vashilos' work on resonance training.
- She used HRV with the Rutgers golf team and extended the protocol beyond ten weeks due to strong benefits.
Establish Your Personal HRV Baseline
- Track HRV each morning for two weeks to establish your personal range and baseline.
- Use the top quartile of that range as your target rather than chasing absolute numbers.
