Want To Boost Your HRV? We Swear By These Longevity Tools (& They're 25% Off)
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- Author: Braelyn Wood May 26, 2026mbg Deputy Commerce Editor By Braelyn Woodmbg Deputy Commerce Editor Braelyn Wood is the Deputy Commerce Editor at mindbodygreen.
- Unfortunately, I've found boosting my HRV is often easier said than done.
- Of course, even when you’re doing all of the above, progress can feel slow.
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Author: Braelyn Wood May 26, 2026mbg Deputy Commerce Editor By Braelyn Woodmbg Deputy Commerce Editor Braelyn Wood is the Deputy Commerce Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University, along with a certificate in marketing.Image by Bon Charge / mbg creative May 26, 2026We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our commerce guidelines. Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links.If your recovery routine starts and ends with sleep, you might be missing a major piece of the puzzle. Heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of how well your body adapts to stress, is the metric to watch for anyone focused on longevity, performance, or simply feeling better from day to day.
Unfortunately, I've found boosting my HRV is often easier said than done. Committing to regular exercise (without overtraining), prioritizing high-quality sleep, managing stress, and limiting alcohol are all easy ways to encourage a higher HRV.
Of course, even when you’re doing all of the above, progress can feel slow. But the right tools can help support your nervous system, promote relaxation, and shift your body into recovery mode. That’s why I’m so excited about BON CHARGE's Memorial Day Sale, where a ton of my go-to recovery tools are 25% off. From targeted light therapy to stress-reducing essentials, these are the products I keep coming back to when I want to nudge my HRV in the right direction—without overcomplicating things.