What Is a Good HRV?
Heart rate variability (HRV) is one of the most important signals of recovery and stress. But many people wonder: what is actually a good HRV value?
HRV measures the variation in time between individual heartbeats. Higher variability usually indicates a more resilient nervous system and better recovery capacity.
Average HRV Values
HRV varies significantly between individuals. Age, fitness, stress and sleep all influence HRV values.
- Low HRV: below 20 ms
- Average HRV: 20–50 ms
- High HRV: above 50 ms
Why HRV Is Important
- Indicates recovery and stress balance
- Reflects nervous system health
- Associated with long-term cardiovascular health
Factors That Influence HRV
- sleep quality
- stress levels
- physical activity
- alcohol consumption
- illness