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Exploring Regular Exercisers' Experiences with Readiness/Recovery Scores Produced by Wearable Devices: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
This study explores individuals' experiences with wearable devices and their associated readiness or recovery scores. Seventeen regular exercisers who owned and used a Whoop™ band or Oura™ ring for at least 3 months participated in a one-on-one virtual semi-structured interview. Interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, with themes supported by 'in-vivo' quotes. This paper focuses on three key themes for a comprehensive demonstration. Theme 1, 'It's more about how I can make adjustments to optimize my programming,' (MPR) highlights users' intended use of wearables for guiding training decisions. Theme...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Adam H Ibrahim Cory T Beaumont Kelley Strohacker Source Type: research

Exploring Regular Exercisers ’ Experiences with Readiness/Recovery Scores Produced by Wearable Devices: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
This study explores individuals’ experiences with wearable devices and their associated readiness or recovery scores. Seventeen regular exercisers who owned and used a Whoop™ band or Oura™ ring for at least 3 months participated in a one-on-one virtual semi-structured interview. Interviews were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, with themes supported by ‘in-vivo’ quotes. This paper focuses on three key themes for a comprehensive demonstration. Theme 1,‘It’s more about how I can make adjustments to optimize my programming,’ (MPR) highlights users ’ intended use of wearables for guiding training de...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - April 26, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The International Performance, Resilience and Efficiency Program Protocol for the Application of HRV Biofeedback in Applied Law Enforcement Settings
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback. 2024 Apr 24. doi: 10.1007/s10484-024-09644-3. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTLaw enforcement officers are routinely exposed to high-threat encounters that elicit physiological stress responses that impact health, performance, and safety. Therefore, self-regulation using evidence-based approaches is a priority in police research and practice. This paper describes a five-module heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) protocol that is part of a larger resilience program (the International Performance Resilience and Efficiency Program - iPREP) established in 2014. Supported by 10 years of user-...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Judith P Andersen Joseph Arpaia Harri Gustafsberg Steve Poplawski Paula M Di Nota Source Type: research

The International Performance, Resilience and Efficiency Program Protocol for the Application of HRV Biofeedback in Applied Law Enforcement Settings
AbstractLaw enforcement officers are routinely exposed to high-threat encounters that elicit physiological stress responses that impact health, performance, and safety. Therefore, self-regulation using evidence-based approaches is a priority in police research and practice. This paper describes a five-module heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) protocol that is part of a larger resilience program (the International Performance Resilience and Efficiency Program – iPREP) established in 2014. Supported by 10 years of user-informed research and development, our methods are tailored to address occupational stressors and...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - April 24, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The Effects of Heart Rhythm Meditation on Vagal Tone and Well-being: A Mixed Methods Research Study
AbstractMany studies have examined the effects of meditation practice focused on the normal breath on vagal tone with mixed results. Heart Rhythm Meditation (HRM) is a unique meditation form that engages in the deep slow full breath, and puts the focus of attention on the heart. This form of breathing likely stimulates the vagus nerve with greater intensity. The purpose of this study was (a) to examine how the practice of HRM affects vagal activity as measured by heart rate variability (HRV); and (b) to examine how it affects participants ’ well-being. 74 participants signed consent agreeing to: (a) take a six-week cours...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - April 12, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research

The Effects of Heart Rhythm Meditation on Vagal Tone and Well-being: A Mixed Methods Research Study
Appl Psychophysiol Biofeedback. 2024 Apr 12. doi: 10.1007/s10484-024-09639-0. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMany studies have examined the effects of meditation practice focused on the normal breath on vagal tone with mixed results. Heart Rhythm Meditation (HRM) is a unique meditation form that engages in the deep slow full breath, and puts the focus of attention on the heart. This form of breathing likely stimulates the vagus nerve with greater intensity. The purpose of this study was (a) to examine how the practice of HRM affects vagal activity as measured by heart rate variability (HRV); and (b) to examine how it affect...
Source: Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback - April 11, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Elizabeth J Tisdell Branka Lukic Ruhi Banerjee Duanping Liao Charles Palmer Source Type: research