Lifestyle & Stress Education

Here you can find additional education on stress, health, wellness, training, and recovery.


Sleep Duration Matters Less Than Sleep Consistency
When people try to improve recovery, they often focus only on how many hours they sleep. But the nervous system also cares deeply about when you sleep — an...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Fitness Improves Sleep Quality — Even When Life Is Busy
When life gets hectic, sleep is often one of the first things to suffer. Stress runs high Your mind won’t shut off You wake up feeling unrefreshed But peo...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 3:42 PM
How Morning Light Exposure Supports Better Sleep and HRV
One of the most effective recovery tools doesn’t come from a device, supplement, or workout. It comes from the sky. Morning light exposure plays a major r...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 4:03 PM
How Late-Night Screen Use Can Suppress HRV the Next Morning
You fall asleep at a decent time. You’re in bed long enough. But the next morning: HRV is lower than usual Resting heart rate is higher Recovery feels inco...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Why Weekend Sleep-Ins Don’t Fully Fix Weekday Sleep Debt
A common pattern: Short sleep during the week Long sleep on the weekend It feels like you’re “catching up.” And while sleeping in can help you feel a bit...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Nutrition: Quantity, Quality, and Timing All Matter
When people think about recovery, they usually jump straight to training load and sleep. Nutrition often gets reduced to “did I eat enough protein?” But fro...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Why Carbs Often Improve HRV in Active People
Carbohydrates have become one of the most misunderstood parts of recovery nutrition. But for people who train regularly, carbs aren’t just fuel for perform...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Why Blood Sugar Swings Can Suppress HRV
Your nervous system depends on a steady energy supply. When blood sugar fluctuates dramatically — especially when it drops too low — the body interprets th...
Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Why Dehydration Quietly Lowers HRV
You didn’t train unusually hard. You slept okay. Stress wasn’t extreme. But HRV is lower than normal and resting HR is slightly elevated. One possible rea...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Alcohol and Recovery: What It Does to HRV, Sleep, and Training Adaptation
Alcohol is woven into many social and relaxation routines.  A drink can feel like it helps you unwind after a long day or hard week of training. But from a...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 5:58 PM