Kyle Holland
Field Notes from Kyle
Why HRV Is the Most Overrated Recovery Metric (And What to Track Instead)
Every guy I talk to over 35 has the same setup: Whoop or Oura on the wrist, HRV chart on the phone, and a growing sense that the data isn't helping. The readiness score says 72%. The HRV is "suppressed." And yet, bench felt fine yesterday. Deadlift moved well. No joint pain. No…
The Bloodwork to Ask For If You're Over 35 Lifting Hard
Most guys over 35 who lift seriously hit the same wall. Recovery takes longer. The weight on the bar stalls. Sleep quality drops. Motivation flags. You're doing everything right, eating enough protein, training consistently, managing stress, but something feels off. So you go to…