Recovery

Why Your Recovery Score Craters During Your Period (The Hormonal Data Gap)

A sharp drop in your recovery or readiness score in the days leading up to and…

“Daily Readiness” Scores: Comparing Oura, WHOOP, and Fitbit Accuracy

If you wear multiple fitness trackers simultaneously, you will quickly notice that their morning readiness numbers…

How Electrodermal Activity (EDA) Measures Your Response to Daily Stress

Electrodermal Activity (EDA) tracks your body’s direct nervous system reactions by measuring microscopic changes in the…

Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Spikes: Cycle Tracking vs. Systemic Inflammation

An overnight spike in your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) or skin temperature baseline can point to…

The “Body Battery” Decoded: Why You Start the Day at 60%

Starting your day with your Garmin Body Battery stuck at 60% indicates that your autonomic nervous…

Recovery & Wellness Metrics: Readiness & Stress Decoded

Consumer wearables use complex software engines to estimate aggregate system recovery and daily nervous system strain.…