Data-Driven Health
Technology is transforming how we understand and manage our health. With wearable devices, you can now track key health indicators in real time—giving you insights that were once only possible in a clinical setting.
Resting Heart Rate (RHR)
Your RHR reflects how efficiently your heart is working.
Low RHR: Often a sign of good cardiovascular fitness.
High RHR (consistently over 80 bpm): May indicate poor fitness, high stress, dehydration, overtraining, or early signs of illness. It’s worth tracking trends over time.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
HRV can be an indicator of your nervous system balance, recovery and stress. It measures the variation in time between each heartbeat.
Higher HRV = better resilience and recovery
Lower HRV = less cardiovascular fitness or body is under stress or not recovering well.
VO2 Max
This measures how much oxygen your body can use during exercise. It’s one of the strongest predictors of longevity and aerobic fitness. Improving your VO2 max can be a game-changer for long-term health.
The most accurate VO2 max measurements are done in labs, but for most people who aren’t elite athletes, tracking VO2 trends with wearables offers a practical and valuable way to monitor cardiovascular fitness over time. It’s this trend data that’s most valuable.
Wearables such as Garmins, Apple watches and Fitbits measure estimated VO2 max levels.
Sitting Time
Even if you’re smashing your daily step count or hitting the gym, sitting for long periods can still harm your health. Prolonged sedentary time is linked to increased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and even premature death—independent of how much exercise you do.
Tracking your sitting time (also known as sedentary time) using wearables can help raise awareness and prompt simple shifts in your day—like standing up every 30 minutes, walking during calls, or using a sit-stand desk.
Sleep Patterns and Quality
Many wearables track sleep duration, consistency and stages (light, deep, REM). Poor sleep — especially if prolonged — impacts immunity, cognition and metabolic health.