2 athletes exhibit below trend HRV recordings:
Athlete 1 - plays 90 mins every week. Sees a slow decline in HRV.
Athlete 2 - 0 mins in 23-24 season. Also shows a decline in HRV
As coaches we work with these players differently. Generic wearable feedback is just the start
#HRV
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2nd day recovery. Considerations to maximise your results:
Prioritise strategies that support a return to your normal HR & HRV trends. This is top priority.
Muscle soreness and HRV don’t have to work hand in hand. If HR & HRV are normal focus your efforts on muscle recovery ex.
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Wearable data has exploded in popularity. Consumer based metrics and reports have focused players attention on the numbers.
DON'T CHASE THE NUMBERS!
So, what should you do?
Direct your attention toward your performance goal.
Here's how👇👇👇
It's a long, demanding season. Many of the challenges you will face you cannot control.
Track your individual response
Build lifestyle, recovery and preparation routines that work for you bbc.co.uk/sport/football/669….
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The first rule of game day, ignore wearable feedback on game day. The second rule of game day, ignore wearable feedback on game day!
Don't worry if your wearable says that your recovery or readiness is not optimal on game day. Its normal. You can still perform.
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As a football player, do you know your dominant trait to solve the need for speed in the modern game?
Players solve the speed puzzle using different physical & mental attributes👇👇👇
Aerobic players
Super strength - Use a mix of tactical and explosive characteristics.
Speed solve - Repeatedly press and up the tempo of play.
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Professional football athletes who use:
#Whoop
#Oura
#Polar
#Omegawave
Do you Thrive or Survive your life!?
HRV from wearables can give you a clue 👇👇👇
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Survive:
Players who have adapted in ways that allow expression of performance at a cost.
HRV response - bigger fluctuations day to day i.e. the data bounces around a lot more.
These players can be top performers but pay a bigger price to live and perform in this way.
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Most athletes (and people for that matter) survive their life.
To become a Thriver:
Chase performance improvements whilst maintaining stable HRV values.
If you’re a survivor looking to become a thriver, your first port of call is lifestyle influences 👇
#pro-lite






