Own Your Data – Optimal Biometric Data Ranges

I previously posted about my daily biometric collection. You can see the graph I shared below. Own your data so you can determine if you are in the optimal biometric data ranges.

Graph of MY data

Actual Data

Optimal Ranges

Categories and Measurements

Waking / Resting Information

• Temperature (degrees)
  • Optimal Range: [98.6° +/- 1°]
• Heart Rate (beats per minute)
  • Optimal Range: [50 – 70 BPM]

Body Composition

• Weight (pounds) / BMI
  • Optimal Range: [Depends on height – check the chart]
• Body Fat %
  • Optimal Range: [Acceptable – Men: 18-25%, Women: 25-31% !! Fitness – Men: 14-17%, Women: 21-24%]

Sleep

• Total time slept (minutes)
  • Optimal Range: [Adults: 7-8 hours]
• Total deep time slept (minutes)
  • Optimal Range: [20% of total sleep time, or 3 REM cycles]

Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

• HRV4Training / iThlete
  • Optimal Range: [n/a – changes daily based on object HRV measurement]

Blood Pressure

• Systolic / Diastolic
  • Optimal Range: [Normal: Systolic less than 120, Diastolic less than 80]

Wrapping Up

If you are an athlete or concerned about improving your health this is a great starting point. Comparing your daily biometric data to the optimal data is the first step in understanding where you need improvement. As you see trends you can take action. Own your data and use it!

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