Physiological Section Score
The Physiological Section Score aggregates your cardiovascular physiology metrics — HRV, cardiac workload, vascular capacity, and vitality index — into a single score. These metrics go deeper than basic vitals to reflect how efficiently and resiliently your cardiovascular system is functioning.
How Vsense measures it
Vsense combines scores for HRV, Cardiac Workload (RPP), Vascular Capacity (Tau), and Vitality Index into a weighted section average.
How it's scored
70–100: Strong physiological resilience and cardiovascular efficiency. 50–69: Some physiological markers need attention. Below 50: Multiple cardiovascular efficiency markers are suboptimal.
What a high reading means
A high Physiological Score means your cardiovascular system is functioning with strong efficiency, resilience, and adaptability. This reflects good nervous system balance, healthy vessel elasticity, and efficient cardiac output.
What a low reading means
A low Physiological Score often reflects HRV suppression (from stress, poor sleep, or overtraining), elevated cardiac workload, or reduced vascular elasticity. Address HRV and stress as the primary levers.
How to improve it
Exercise
- Zone 2 aerobic exercise improves HRV, vascular capacity, and vitality simultaneously
Diet
- Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and antioxidant-rich foods support all components of this score
Lifestyle
- HRV improvement has the largest impact on this score — prioritise sleep quality and stress management
Natural remedies
- Breathing exercises (box breathing, coherent breathing) improve HRV and cardiac workload simultaneously
Frequently asked questions
What is the Physiological Section Score measuring?
It measures how efficiently and resiliently your cardiovascular system works — combining HRV (nervous system balance), cardiac workload (heart effort), vascular capacity (vessel elasticity), and vitality index.
Why is my Physio Score lower than my Vitals Score?
Physio metrics (HRV, vascular elasticity) are more sensitive to stress, fatigue, and lifestyle than basic vitals (heart rate, blood pressure). Your heart rate might be normal but your HRV can be suppressed by one night of poor sleep.
