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There are wide variations<ref name="OhInconst"/> in the details of how to perform this test, so the following is based on a research study that compared different approaches to determine the optimal solution<ref name="OhComp"/>.
* For monitoring [[Overtraining Syndrome]], the test should be performed in the same way and under the same conditions each day.
* This test is normally performed on waking in the morning. If performed at other times, avoid things that change [[Heart Rate]] such as exercise, stress or [[Caffeine]] before the test.
* Taking the [[Heart Rate]] reading should be done in such a way that it requires no effort on the part of the subject. A [[Heart Rate Monitor]] is ideal, and a [[Pulse Oximeter]] works well.
* The [[Resting Heart Rate]] should be taken after lying down for at least 5 minutes, preferably 10 minutes<ref name="OhComp"/>. Lying down for longer is not required, but it is also not a problem.