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Optimal anxiety: measuring heart rates during my acting debut

Wearing an heart rate monitor during my debut performance

Apr. 18, 2018 -

This month I made my debut as amateur actor. I am no Hollywood star, nor do I envy to become one. But I do like crazy experiments and operating outside of my comfort zone often leads to new and refreshing insights. I took part in an amateur drama play and - in the name of science and fun - strapped myself with sensors to measure what happened to my body.

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Oh boy... there is no way back when you're face is all around town!
Oh boy... there is no way back when you're face is all around town!
Flyer announcing the play
Flyer announcing the play "Zusters in Zaken" by "De Opregte Amateur"
De Opregte Amateur
De Opregte Amateur
Biometric readings covering the month leading up to the performance
Biometric readings covering the month leading up to the performance
Wahoo TICKR, waist worn strap, measuring heart rate in realtime
Wahoo TICKR, waist worn strap, measuring heart rate in realtime
Heart rate during my debut - with annotations explaining what happened
Heart rate during my debut - with annotations explaining what happened

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