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Slow-Paced Contraction Training with the Optimal HRV Application

Clients can perform SPC correctly with minimal instruction.

HRV Biofeedback

Fred Shaffer

Nov 810 min read

Add Slow-Paced Contraction to Your Practice

Slow-paced contraction (SPC) is an indispensable HRV training exercise because it provides a direct, rhythmic means of engaging the autonomic nervous system through gentle, coordinated muscle activity.

HRV Biofeedback

Fred Shaffer

Nov 29 min read

A Comprehensive Guide to HRV Myths

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

BioSource Faculty

Aug 7, 202423 min read

Provide Slow-Paced Contraction Training Using the Optimal HRV Application

Slow-paced contraction (SPC) increases heart rate variability (HRV) as effectively as slow-paced breathing (SPB).

BioSource Faculty

May 26, 20248 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...

Biofeedback

BioSource Faculty

Dec 3, 202212 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,...

HRV Biofeedback

BioSource Faculty

Nov 23, 20229 min read