Heart Rate Variability and Perceptual Well-Being in Triathlon – A Case Report |Biomedgrid

Fluctuations in the intervals between adjacent heartbeats are described as heart rate variability (HRV). In professional sports, HRV is a popular tool to evaluate regeneration and prevent the state of overtraining. HRV measurements could also be used as a simple, non-invasive method to evaluate personal well-being of athletes and prescribe training. However, more understanding in the association between HRV and psychophysiological factors are necessary. Therefore, the aim of this study was to examine the relationship between resting HRV and personal well-being in two triathletes. HRV was recorded at least four times per week for a period of five weeks. Daily personal well-being was assessed via questionnaire.