Thanks for sharing!
This is interesting and, in many ways, is sound evidence supporting Adaptive Training!
In this study, Heart Rate Variability was one of many metrics they used to inform adaptations. I think this is a reasonable approach, given that there is little evidence to support solely relying on HRV to inform training.
Although not discussed in depth in this study, HRV is actually a difficult metric to interpret and apply. The evidence is promising, and since are always looking to improve Adaptive Training, we definitely may consider monitoring HRV in the future. We’re watching the research closely, and we’re excited to see where it leads.
For the moment, we still believe that a combination of objective performance (power readings) and subjective feedback (post-workout surveys) are the most reliable tools to inform adaptations and personalize training from day-to-day!