09/29/2026
Your heart tells you whether the training is working.
Resting heart rate: the lower it trends, the less your heart has to work at rest. For the trained athletes we work with, we like to see 39–44 bpm. At 50–60 bpm, the heart is still working hard, even at rest.
HRV: the higher it trends, the more room your body has to handle stress. For trained athletes, we look for 120–200 ms. In the 40–80 ms range, stress and fatigue hit harder.
For context, the average WHOOP member sits around 55–59 bpm and 62–65 ms.
Compare yourself to yourself. One bad morning after a hard session, poor sleep or a night out is normal. The trend over weeks is what matters. When resting heart rate comes down and HRV climbs, the work is paying off.
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