{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fight Science Made Simple ","title":"FSMS #17 - HRV for Fighters: How to Train Hard Without Burning Out","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1744,"description":"In this episode of the Fight Science Made Simple podcast, Coach Adam breaks down HRV (heart rate variability)—the most misunderstood recovery metric in combat sports—and how fighters can use it as a “check engine light” to train hard without running themselves into the ground.If you’re constantly sore, always second-guessing whether to push or rest, or you feel like you’re living in a cycle of overtraining → burnout → injury, this one is for you.You’ll learn:What HRV actually measures (and what it tells you about your nervous system)Why high HRV = better recovery capacity and low HRV can signal accumulated stressHow to track HRV the right way (and why consistency matters more than the number)The biggest mistake fighters make: obsessing over daily scores instead of 7–14 day trendsHow to use HRV to adjust training without getting soft (volume, intensity, frequency, rest days)The fastest ways to improve HRV: sleep, nutrition, hydration, stress management, smarter training, and when aerobic work mattersHow HRV removes the guessing, anxiety, and ego-driven decisions that lead to short careersIf you want to train like a savage and stay in the game for the long haul, this episode will upgrade the way you approach recovery—starting today.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/G9nNcr23TjjxaRbr_bwAqt2io2c7afWgnzEbFa_-0ik/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84N2Vk/YWI2NzdkYjU3ZDQx/ZTlhOWZhMmU5MmI5/MmRkNi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}