Dr. Jay Wiles is an internationally recognized speaker, scientist, clinician, and leading authority on stress physiology, human performance, and health optimization. As a clinical health and performance psychologist, he specializes in heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback, psychophysiology, and nervous system resilience, helping individuals master their mental and physiological states to achieve peak performance.
In this episode of the Move the Chains podcast, host Ryan Munsey interviews Dr. Jay Wiles, an expert in heart rate variability (HRV) and nervous system resilience. They discuss the importance of HRV as a tool for measuring recovery and adaptability, the role of various devices in tracking HRV, and practical breathing techniques for downregulation. The conversation also covers the impact of heat and cold therapy on recovery, and concludes with advice on achieving consistency in performance and mental health.
Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
- 02:52 Understanding Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Basics
- 06:02 The Importance of HRV in Performance
- 08:55 Using HRV as a Tool for Resilience
- 11:58 Practical Applications of HRV in Daily Life
- 15:02 The Role of Subjective Experience in Data Interpretation
- 17:56 Choosing the Right Tools for Measuring HRV
- 20:52 Responding to HRV Readings: When to Adjust Training
- 23:54 Balancing Objective Data with Subjective Feelings
- 32:08 Understanding Heart Rate Variability and Injury Prevention
- 36:18 Optimizing Recovery for Athletes
- 39:02 Breathing Techniques for Down Regulation
- 46:12 Resonance Breathing and Its Benefits
- 50:00 The Role of Heat and Cold Therapy in Recovery
- 54:12 Wearable Technology for HRV Tracking
- 59:57 Innovations in Biofeedback Technology
- 01:04:09 Dr. Jay Wiles's Final Thoughts on Consistency
Links
- Connect w/ Dr. Jay Wiles
- Connect with Ryan Munsey
- Website
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- Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube Channel
- Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
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