Why Is My Readiness Score So Low on Oura Ring?

Struggling with a low readiness score on your Oura Ring? You are not alone, my friend. We have seen many Oura Ring users getting puzzled by low readiness scores. So, why is your readiness score so low compared to the usual stats? We are here to help you with a comprehensive report to fix this.

What is the Readiness Score on Oura Ring?

Simply put, the readiness score on Oura Ring is a measurement of how your body is prepared to handle tasks the day ahead. It reflects your overall recovery and considers factors such as sleep quality, activity levels, heart rate and many more.

The readiness score ranges from 0 to 100 depending on the data collected from the factors we explained. This stat can be very important for you to know about your readiness to face challenges throughout the day and improve on the factors if the readiness score is low to prepare your body to face the days ahead.

Why Is My Readiness Score So Low on Oura Ring?

Several factors could contribute to a low readiness score on an Oura Ring. Here, we have explained them so that you can figure out what causes a low readiness score on your Oura Ring.

Poor Sleep Quality

As we mentioned, sleep quality is one primary metric that Oura Ring uses to determine the readiness score. If you are not getting enough sleep, your body doesn’t have the time it requires to recover to face the tasks of the next day.

When you don’t get the sleep your body needs, it will reflect on the readiness score on your Oura Ring. In addition, waking up at night frequently can lower the readiness score as it hinders the efficiency of your sleep.

High Resting Heart Rate (RHR)

A High Resting Heart Rate (RHR) during sleep is a key indicator that says your body might be under stress. Usually, when you are getting adequate rest and relaxation, the RHR will be low.
However, when your RHR is up during sleep, it suggests that your body is working harder than usual. This can happen even if your body is at rest.

There are several factors that lead to elevation in RHR. Overexertion due to high physical activities, illnesses, and physical or mental stress are some of the main factors that have a say when it comes to high resting heart rate.

The Oura Ring continuously monitors your RHR at nighttime to assess your overall recovery. If your RHR is higher than your baseline, it will lower the readiness score.

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Low Heart Rate Variability (HRV)

Low Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is another crucial indicator that suggests your body is not fully recovered, and it is under stress. HRV measures the variation in time between each heartbeat.

A high HRV usually indicates a well-functioning and adaptable body that can recover efficiently. If it is low, it says that your body is struggling to recover as it should be. If this is the case, the readiness score on your Oura Ring will be low, and you will need to rest your body more.

Body Temperature Deviations

Usually, your body temperature tends to become a bit low at night. This helps for optimal sleep and rest. However, when there are deviations from the normal baseline, it signals there is something wrong. This is especially true when the body temperature increases.

The Oura Ring tracks these temperature fluctuations and adjusts your readiness score accordingly. All in all, if the body temperature is high during the night, it will reflect on your readiness score. 

Overtraining

If you engage in intense physical activities during the day and fail to provide your body with adequate rest, your readiness score on your Oura Ring can be lowered. Overtraining obviously puts your body under stress, in addition to the risk of injuries. 

If you are training more than usual for whatever reasons without adequate rest, it will impact the readiness score. So, take a minute and think about your activities and days leading up to see if your readiness score is lower than normal.

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Inconsistent Sleeping Schedules

Going to bed and waking up at different times can disrupt the quality of your sleep. As we mentioned earlier, the quality of sleep is one of the main factors when it comes to the readiness score. 

In addition to the above-mentioned factors, lifestyle factors such as poor diet, dehydration, and consuming things like caffeine late in the day can lower the readiness score. 

Conclusion

If your readiness score is low, it can be because you are engaging in intense physical activities, not providing enough rest for your body, and your sleep quality is not up to the mark. We need you to understand that, more often than not, it is not a malfunction of your Oura Ring or app if your readiness score is low. 

We hope everything is clear and you can understand what you need to do to get the readiness score back to its usual state. Also, we highly recommend reading our dedicated article on “How to Get 100% Readiness Score on Oura?” for more valuable details. Have a great day!