Episode SummarySimon Wegerif, explains Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and its importance, concept of  “total load”, how to measure & interpret HRV and ways to improve HRV. He discusses sympathetic and parasympathetic body systems, as well as “ithlete pro”.Show Notes01:00 – Simon introduces himself03:40 – What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?05:30 – Concept of total load 10:10 – HRV’s link to total load13:45 – How to measure HRV19:00 – Changes in HRV and higher HRV being a measure of improved fitness20:45 – 5 ways to improve HRV28:10 – HRV as lead indicator of illnesses32:30 – ithlete pro details36:45 – Quiz Time!39:25 – Simon’s recommendations to other resourcesContact Simon https://www.myithlete.com5 ways to improve HRV: https://www.myithlete.com/improve-heart-rate-variability-hrv/ResourcesPhil Maffetone: https://philmaffetone.comAndrew Flatt: https://hrvtraining.comPrecision Hydration: https://www.precisionhydration.comContact Details for Running and Fitness with RajEmail: runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group: Running and Fitness with RajInstagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe  Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser