What to look for in an HRV monitor
Why choose ithlete as your HRV tool?
There are an increasing number of ways to track Heart Rate Variability (HRV). Here are some of the key reasons to still choose the pioneer HRV app ithlete…
7 key sleep factors – could you improve yours?
We know sleep is hugely important for recovery. Here are some excellent tips from an article by expert Nick Littlehales.
Periodisation – is there a more modern approach?
Periodisation refers to the alternation of loading and de-loading phases within training, balanced with periods of recovery in order to produce supercompensation – the magic by which the athlete’s performance improves.
Physiological Responses to Spring Football in College Players
For over 5 years, the team of Andrew Flatt & Mike Esco have been doing sports performance HRV studies in collegiate athletes. Their latest project involves monitoring HRV in collegiate football players during spring camp. Players in different positions have...How to take your ithlete measurement
Find out how to take your ithlete measurement successfully first time every time. This infographic will help you to connect your sensor correctly as well as understanding how to use the app features. Following correct measurement protocol will ensure you’re...Total Load in Sport
An overview of total load in sport, how to monitor and manage it.
Athletes and Poor Sleep
Sleep is intrinsically linked to performance, recovery, health, wellness and much more. This infographic looks at why and how you can improve your sleep.
Success as an athlete depends on managing injury and illness
The Australian Institute of Sport monitored 33 international track and field athletes across 5 seasons. They found injury and illness were major factors for success.
Infographic: Levels of Training
Our latest Infographic focuses on the three different levels of endurance training and how your HRV responds to each training level
Infographic: All Stress Matters
This month we’ve been looking at all things stress, and in particular how all forms stress has a similar effect on the body. This infographic provides a great visual overview.