Summary
Heart rate variability shows utility in predicting Army Combat Fitness Test performance, with acute exercise bouts altering HRV variables that correlate with strength, endurance, and agility outcomes.
Methods
HRV assessment before ACFT in military cadets
Key Findings
- HRV indices predict ACFT performance outcomes
- Acute exercise alters HRV in predictable patterns
- Higher baseline HRV associated with better performance
- Can inform daily training readiness decisions
- Useful for monitoring adaptation to military training
Limitations
Specific to military fitness tests, young population
What This Means for You
Your HRV can help predict physical performance readiness. Higher baseline HRV on test or competition days often correlates with better performance outcomes.
Source
Read the original paper in Military Medicine ↗
Added to HRV Zone: 2025-01-10