Who uses heart rate variability?

Top amateur and professional athletes from sports such as running, football, cycling and rowing use heart rate variability to help assess their training load & readiness for matches and competition. HRV analysis is used extensively in sports science research to assess the body's adaptation to training by becoming fitter.

HRV analysis is normally performed under coach supervision using specialised software that requires a sports science background and specific training. ithlete is the first easy to use product that allows the benefits of HRV training to be gained by anyone with an iPhone or iPod touch and a desire to use their limited training time effectively.

The Lowdown section gives further views from Sports Scientists & Researchers on the value of HRV in athletic training.