BCIA Continuing Education Posts

The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science

Aug 723 min read

A Comprehensive Guide to HRV Myths

This review addresses 14 misconceptions regarding cardiovascular health, HRV measurement, and HRV biofeedback training.

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Feb 111 min read

HRV Myths: You Should Trust Smartphone HRV App Values

HRV time- and frequency-domain values obtained from smartphone apps may be invalid due to their failure to control artifacts. Cautiously...

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Dec 3, 202212 min read

Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 2: Slow-Paced Breathing

Resonance frequency (RF) assessment identifies the stimulation frequency producing the greatest amplitude heart rate oscillations in one...

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Nov 23, 20229 min read

Rethinking the Resonance Frequency (RF) - Part 1: Understanding Resonance

Randomized controlled trials have demonstrated the efficacy of HRV biofeedback for diverse clinical disorders like depression, diabetes,...

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Oct 22, 202213 min read

HRV Time-Domain Measurements for Smart People

HRV Time-Domain Measurements for Smart People describes these measurements, caveats, and practical applications.

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Aug 1, 20222 min read

How Do You Know When HRV Training is Succeeding?

During slow-paced breathing between 4.6 to 6.5 bpm, you can examine your client's raw heart rate (HR) and respiration waveforms,...

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Jul 31, 20226 min read

Slow-Paced Contraction Increases HRV

Slow-paced contraction to increase heart rate variability

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