Your Energy Audit (HRV)

Within your HRV kit, you will find a ‘Firstbeat Bodyguard 2’ monitor with disposable electrodes.

Please find the disclaimers, warranty guidelines and coverage details for the Firstbeat monitor here. Please note the device is not waterproof and is not recommended for use with a pacemaker.

To start monitoring, please attach the monitor in the morning, post-shower, and remove it three days later after you wake up.

For example, if you start on a Monday at 9am, you should remove the monitor on Thursday at 9am.

A green LED light will flash to indicate that your data is being recorded, please note that the flashing light can be hard to see in bright light.

It is advisable NOT to remove your monitor during the three-day monitoring period. However, if necessary, you can take off the HRV monitor for short periods. For example, detaching the monitor for showers, using a sauna, or swimming because the device is not waterproof . Recording continues automatically when you reattach the monitor.

The HRV kit contains enough disposable electrodes for you to change them at least once a day if necessary,. For example after taking a shower or if they become loose after exercise.

The electrode gel may irritate your skin, so it’s best to clean and dry your skin if you change the electrodes.

To improve the contact, we recommend shaving hair from the contact area if necessary. Even with fine hairs, it is often worth shaving to avoid any discomfort on removal.

If you have a dermatological condition or have experienced or are currently experiencing an allergic reaction, please immediately remove the monitor and let us know.

If you experience some irritation caused to your skin by the electrodes, please get in touch. We can order hypoallergenic electrodes for you if needed.

Please ensure that you keep the monitor on during sleep, as sleep periods contain essential data on your ability to recover.

Due to movements during sleep, the monitor might accidentally detach during the night. To avoid losing essential data, we recommend wearing a close-fitting top at night to keep the electrodes in place.

It is important to ensure your monitor and electrodes stay in place during your sleep as sleep data is crucial to the analysis.

Please do not wear the monitor in water as the product is not waterproof. However, it is safe to use during strenuous exercise.

If you are worried about it becoming detached, we recommend wearing tight clothing and using sports tape to keep it in place.

Once you have come to the end of your three-day monitoring period simply detach the monitor from your body and the monitoring will end automatically.

The data is stored directly in the monitor, therefore it will need to be returned to us for analysis.

Simply put the monitor back in the box it was sent in. Then place the box into the envelope provided, and contact our Client Services team for collection and further steps.

Once we receive your data, we will perform the analysis to create your Complete Energy Audit report.

You will receive the report during your feedback session with your practitioner.

Step 1: The monitor has an in-built USB connector, so it does not require any charging cables. To reveal the USB connector gently remove the cable from the monitor.

Step 2: Plug the monitor into a USB port to begin charging. A flashing orange light indicates that the monitor is charging.

Step 3: Wait for the monitor to charge. When the monitor is fully charged, the light will stop flashing and will remain on. It will take approximately one to two hours to fully charge the monitor.

Step 4: Reattach the cable the correct way round as indicated in the example to the right. The connector should fit securely with the monitor and the stickers should not be on the same side. See the example picture.