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Non-linear heart rate variability is sensitive to exercise duration but not indicative of acute performance decrement.

Updated Oct 16, 2026

Human researchEuropean journal of applied physiology2025Read the source on PubMed

From the authors’ conclusion

“DFA α1 measured during or in proximity to a task was sensitive to exercise duration but unrelated to individual differences in internal training load,…”

A short excerpt, not the complete finding. Read the linked abstract for the comparison, measurements and context.

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PubMed 40540061
Indexed subjects
Exercise Test · Exercise · Heart Rate
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2026-10-16

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