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Readiness · 2 min read

Use HRV, sleep, and recent workouts as readiness context

Each signal adds evidence. None can make the training decision alone.

Sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, and recent workouts combined into readiness context

Last night's sleep, HRV, resting heart rate, and the past few workouts add context before you choose today's session.

Each signal can contain noise, disappear for a day, or move for reasons the app cannot see. A useful coach treats the numbers as evidence rather than instructions.

Sleep changes the training day

One poor night does not require rest, but it changes the likely value of a hard session. Several short nights may support a lighter session or mobility work in place of intervals.

HRV and resting heart rate need a trend

Stress, recovery, illness, and day-to-day variation can move HRV and resting heart rate. Read one value beside your recent pattern.

SlopeReady weighs those signals against recent workouts, available time, and your training goal before changing the plan.

Recent workouts show accumulated fatigue

Good sleep cannot erase a heavy week. A long endurance day, hard intervals, and strength work placed close together can leave fatigue that shapes the next session.

Readiness supports one practical decision: make today harder, lighter, or focused on recovery.

Keep readiness in context.

SlopeReady weighs recovery signals beside recent training, available time, and your goal.

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SlopeReady is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat health conditions. Readiness signals are imperfect and should be interpreted conservatively.