Heart rate variability (HRV) tracking has rapidly gained popularity among cyclists, from casual riders to competitive athletes. Thanks to user-friendly apps and affordable wearables, cyclists now easily measure HRV daily. But interpreting HRV data isn’t as straightforward as many believe. Here’s why understanding context is…
I have been a professional cyclist for over 10 years now, and only over a week ago, I crashed on my head for the first time, ending up with a concussion. I didn’t know what to expect or how to understand the symptoms, but all…
Shift work makes it really hard to get good sleep. But research from Edith Cowan University found that all hope is not lost. Their new study suggests that improving sleep hygiene could lead to better sleep and better health for shift workers. Let’s take a…
The idea that it takes just 21 days to form a habit has long been circulated in self-help literature and popular culture. However, research from the University of South Australia has debunked this claim, showing that forming a new habit can typically take much longer.…
