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SHB (Soleus Heart Beat)

DEFINITION
A movement metric being developed by 2HEART that counts the number of soleus activations during a seated session. Part of the Soleus Health framework.
Unit ACT (activations)
Category Wellness Metric
Term ID SHB-001
Source: 2HEART Glossary
Development status

SHB is being developed alongside the 2HEART device and app, both currently in pre-launch development. Nothing below describes an available product feature it describes what SHB is designed to do.

What SHB measures

SHB stands for Soleus Heart Beat a name that mirrors the soleus's nickname, the second heart. The metric is designed to count how many times your soleus muscle activates during a seated 2HEART session. A higher SHB count is intended to reflect more soleus activity during that session, not a comparison against other people's numbers.

It's built as a personal baseline metric the intent is to help you see your own pattern over time, the way a step count does for walking, but for the hours you're sitting instead.

Parent Category
Soleus Health
SHB is a metric within the Soleus Health framework
Status
In Development
Being built alongside the 2HEART device and app

SHB vs. step count

Step count measures walking. It stays at zero the moment you sit down which is precisely the gap SHB is designed to fill. The two aren't competing metrics; they're built to cover different parts of your day. Read the full comparison →

How SHB fits into Soleus Health

Soleus Health is the broader wellness category 2HEART is building the idea that the soleus muscle deserves attention during the hours you spend seated, not just during exercise. SHB is the specific metric intended to make that idea measurable and personal, rather than abstract. Learn more about Soleus Health →

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SHB stand for?
SHB stands for Soleus Heart Beat. It's a movement metric being developed by 2HEART that counts the number of soleus activations during a seated session.
Is SHB a medical measurement?
No. SHB is a wellness and movement metric, not a medical or diagnostic measurement. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
How is SHB different from step count?
Step count measures walking. SHB is designed to measure something steps can't see: soleus activity during the hours you're sitting, when your step count stays at zero.
Is SHB available now?
Not yet. SHB is being developed alongside the 2HEART device and app, which are currently in pre-launch development.

Educational purpose only. This glossary entry describes a metric in development and is not medical advice.

See It in Context
Soleus Health → Soleus vs Steps → Second Heart →