In shift work, the most important factor is the standardization of measurement. Elonga measures the activity of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) using HRV, and the results respond to many factors, such as:
sleep
psychological stress
physical activity
daily rhythm
lifestyle
To make results comparable between individual days, measurements need to be performed as consistently as possible under the same conditions.
How to measure correctly during shift work
When working shifts, it is important to measure after your main sleep period. Always measure:
Standardization is the only reliable way to track changes in the body over time.
Why standardization is important
The autonomic nervous system reacts very sensitively to:
If measurements are performed under different conditions each time, the results could be influenced by these factors and it would be difficult to track the actual changes in the state of the organism.
Interpreting results during shift work
Shift work significantly affects:
circadian rhythm
sleep quality
psychological load
recovery of the body
This means that results may be more sensitive to changes in daily routine. When interpreting the results, it is therefore useful to consider changes in sleep schedule, sleep duration, transitions between shifts, and both psychological and physical load.
Recommendations in the app during shift work
The movement plan recommendations in the app are based on:
the current state of the organism
long-term trends
information filled in the questionnaire
fulfillment of the movement plan
However, it is important to consider these recommendations in the context of the real possibilities of shift work. Shift work represents a relatively high load for the autonomic nervous system, so it is advisable to:
adapt the recommendations to the current schedule
respect subjective fatigue
monitor the long-term trend of results
Summary
During shift work, the most important rule is to maintain standardized measurement, meaning to measure after the main sleep period of the day. This ensures that results remain comparable between individual days. When interpreting the results, it is also important to consider changes in sleep, daily rhythm, and the increased load on the autonomic nervous system caused by shift work.
