Biohacking, Heart Rate Variability-HRV and Whoop

[Sprout]

Been interested in biohacking for awhile and the idea of tracking metrics. Just picked up a Whoop since a bunch of friends have also been focused on it. They have HRV in the 50s to 70s range with an exceptional individual with 125+
He exercises a lot, does regular saunas, cold plunges, red light/NIR therapy.

My first HRV reading was 13.. wtf?!?
I’ve learned that HRV is calculated differently by the various wearables and Whoop in particular calculates it heavily on sleep. Makes sense. That first night I had about 5hrs sleep.

The Black Fridays deals were stellar in this domain this year so also picked up an InsideTracker blood test that Huberman recommends as well as a Platinum Bio900 Red/NIR light

Curious if any others here are interested in biohacking and what your focus might be.

 

[Sprout]

First week metrics. Having real data around health measurements - more difficult to ignore, easier to make behavioral change.

Also, it’s been useful to identify what would make the most impact. In my case it’s sleep quality and quantity.

 

[semperfrosty]

First week metrics. Having real data around health measurements - more difficult to ignore, easier to make behavioral change.

Also, it’s been useful to identify what would make the most impact. In my case it’s sleep quality and quantity.

Good stuff mate.

I want to make some investments in the tracking side shortly.

Is there anything that can track hydration that you know of? In my opinion and anecdotal experience so far,this is the cornerstone.

Water,water,water! On an empty stomach,first thing in the morning whenever you can.

I also,sauna and cold plunge and I use electrolytes to replenish fluids afterwards.

I'm sure you're aware of Bryan Johnson and his 'live forever' experiment.I note that,similar to yourself,he has identified sleep duration and quality as paramount and the structure of his diet and supplement regimen is next level (111 pills per day I believe! ).

 

[Sprout]

Good stuff mate.

I want to make some investments in the tracking side shortly.

Is there anything that can track hydration that you know of? In my opinion and anecdotal experience so far,this is the cornerstone.

Water,water,water! On an empty stomach,first thing in the morning whenever you can.

I also,sauna and cold plunge and I use electrolytes to replenish fluids afterwards.

I'm sure you're aware of Bryan Johnson and his 'live forever' experiment.I note that,similar to yourself,he has identified sleep duration and quality as paramount and the structure of his diet and supplement regimen is next level (111 pills per day I believe! ).

You make a great point. Haven't come across any devices that track hydration yet. I'm OG about it and track two ways;
1) piss clear
2) press the hypthenor of my palm with my thumb and observe how quickly the color returns when I take my thumb pressure off.

I came across Bryan Johnson yesterday when researching how to get better sleep. He has a Whoop sleep score of 100 consistently over time so he does have some stuff figured out.

He's a bit extreme but am looking at getting a VNS device. It's between Huso, Pulsetto or Verelief rn for devices.

I think they are a bit more approachable than daily cold plunges.
Cold plunge I might hold off until also getting a sauna set-up.

 

[semperfrosty]

You make a great point. Haven't come across any devices that track hydration yet. I'm OG about it and track two ways;
1) piss clear
2) press the hypthenor of my palm with my thumb and observe how quickly the color returns when I take my thumb pressure off.

I came across Bryan Johnson yesterday when researching how to get better sleep. He has a Whoop sleep score of 100 consistently over time so he does have some stuff figured out.

He's a bit extreme but am looking at getting a VNS device. It's between Huso, Pulsetto or Verelief rn for devices.

I think they are a bit more approachable than daily cold plunges.
Cold plunge I might hold off until also getting a sauna set-up.

Haha yep,sauna is essential.You need to hit that level of heat discomfort where you would dive into the snow if it was available,then you are ready to plunge! haha.I take my hat off to those that cold plunge from resting temps!! haha

Good tips on hydration-thanks mate.

 

[RantaMin]

I take cold baths after workouts. They help me recover my muscles, reduce inflammation, and fatigue. Give them a try.