Changes in heart rate variability induced by E-sports activities

E-sports gaming imposes stress and fatigue on HRV-related parameters, heightening sympathetic activity and suppressing parasympathetic function. Although certain indicators exhibited a trend toward recovery during the post-gaming rest period, complete recovery appears to require a longer duration. These findings confirm the utility of HRV as an essential tool for monitoring athletes' physiological status and underscore the need for effective recovery strategies to mitigate the long-term impact of gaming-related stress.