Bridging the Gap Between Western Medicine and Performance | Kyle Baum

Bridging the Gap Between Western Medicine and Performance | Kyle Baum

July 8, 2026 · 47 min

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Kyle Baum and Colin Jonov discuss the complexities of recovery metrics and performance in relation to Western medicine.

Send us Fan Mail Kyle Baum and I unpack why recovery metrics can look perfect while your body still feels off, using HRV and the LF/HF ratio as tools rather than truth. We also dig into adrenal fatigue, low cortisol, caffeine dependence, gut health, and the hard skill every competitor needs: pulling back without losing progress. • LF/HF ratio explained as a subset of HRV and nervous system balance • why high HRV can still pair with poor training performance • blending data ...

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