Understanding Stress Level
Stress level describes how much physiological strain your body is currently experiencing. Wearables estimate stress indirectly using signals such as heart rate variability, resting heart rate and sleep patterns.
How Stress Is Estimated
Signs of Elevated Stress
- lower HRV
- higher resting heart rate
- poor sleep quality
- reduced recovery
Factors That Influence Stress
- psychological stress
- sleep deprivation
- intense training load
- illness
- alcohol consumption