Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the Forerunner device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact how a runner performs. The stress level range is from 1 to 100, where 1 is a very low stress state and 100 is a very high stress state.

Knowing your stress level can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough training run or yoga.