The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance Podcast #8: Quantifying Recovery With RestWise
Oct 19, 2011
Jeff Hunt, cofounder of RestWise, shares insights into his groundbreaking system for tracking athletic recovery. He explains how it utilizes metrics like heart rate, mood, and sleep to prevent overtraining. Jeff discusses the vital role of oxygen saturation in performance and the interplay of mood on recovery. He highlights how RestWise aids elite athletes in optimizing their training schedules while maintaining balance in life. The conversation also explores future personalized recovery advancements and implications for sports science.
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Jeff's Overtraining Experience
- Jeff Hunt experienced overtraining as an endurance cyclist, taking four months to recover.
- This personal challenge inspired him to help others better manage recovery with RestWise.
Metrics Reflect Scientific Research
- RestWise uses easy-to-measure metrics correlating with deeper lab tests to quantify recovery.
- These include heart rate, oxygen saturation, mood, sleep quality, appetite, and others for a holistic assessment.
Oxygen Saturation's Unique Role
- Oxygen saturation isn't traditionally used for recovery but provides insights on altitude adaptation and illness.
- It only deducts from the recovery score when abnormal, highlighting potential issues like anemia or respiratory illness.