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to process information, including decision-making, problem solving
and creativity. HRV coherence improves memory, mental clarity and
performance in learning or sports, including eye-hand coordination and
reaction times. Over time, you will find it also increases your energy
level.
What is the HRV Range?
Your Heart Rate Variability HRV range reflects how much change occurs
in your beat-to-beat variability. A higher range of variability is an indicator
of good health. The range of HRV naturally decreases as people age.
Stress and negative feelings can cause the range of your HRV to
temporarily decrease. Chronic stress can cause an overall reduction
in your HRV range. You can learn to increase your HRV range as you
practice obtaining new levels of coherence.
Because people have different ranges of HRV, the Heart Action Strip
automatically scales its display to best fit your HRV range. The range is
indicated by the number of lights on both ends of the Heart Action Strip.
These range indicator lights are dimly lit, with the more brightly lit HRV
wave moving up and down over them.
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