HRV Score Interpreter

Understanding your result

Your HRV is influenced by many factors including age, fitness level, genetics, sleep quality, stress, hydration, and recent alcohol consumption. A single reading is a snapshot, not a diagnosis.

Here is what each classification generally means:

• Below average: Your HRV falls below the typical range for your age and gender. This does not necessarily indicate a problem. It could reflect recent intense training, poor sleep, elevated stress, or simply your individual physiology. If consistently low, it may be worth examining lifestyle factors.
• Average: Your HRV falls within the typical range. This is where most people land and is perfectly normal.
• Above average: Your HRV is higher than most people your age. This often correlates with good cardiovascular fitness and effective recovery.
• Excellent: Your HRV is in the top tier for your age group. This typically reflects high aerobic fitness, good sleep habits, and effective stress management.

The most important thing is not where you fall on a population chart today. It is whether your HRV is trending up, staying stable, or declining over time relative to your own baseline.