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technology5 months ago

Whoop or Apple Watch: Which Wearable Reigns Supreme?

The article compares the Whoop MG and Apple Watch Series 10, highlighting that Whoop offers detailed health and sleep metrics with longer battery life but lacks a screen and has a costly subscription model, making it ideal for niche users focused on in-depth health data. In contrast, the Apple Watch provides a versatile, feature-rich experience with a screen, easier exercise tracking, and a more affordable long-term cost, suitable for general users who want a smartwatch with health features.

via NBC News|
#apple-watch#fitness-tracking#health-metrics
health-and-wellness2 years ago

"Shift Work's Deadly Toll: Whoop Exec Highlights Risks of Early Death and Mental Health Issues"

Kristen Holmes, the vice president of performance science at Whoop, highlighted the health risks associated with shift work, including a disrupted circadian rhythm and increased likelihood of early death, poor mental health, and various diseases. Citing the classification of shift work as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization and studies showing increased risks of diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and lung cancer, Holmes emphasized the need for strategies to mitigate the impact of working during biological night hours. She also noted the insufficient hospital staff rosters to create healthier work schedules, leading to serious health consequences for shift workers.

via Business Insider|
##circadianrhythm#health-and-wellness
health-and-fitness2 years ago

Whoop's AI Coach Revolutionizes Fitness Training

Whoop has introduced an AI Coach powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 model, offering personalized recommendations based on users' biometric data and fitness goals. The AI Coach provides individualized responses to health and fitness questions within seconds, utilizing historical metrics to generate exercise recommendations. Users can ask a wide range of questions, from activity suggestions to training program building. The AI Coach is included in the Whoop subscription and has the potential to improve over time.

via 9to5Google|
#ai-coach#fitness-wearable#health-and-fitness
technology2 years ago

Whoop introduces AI-powered fitness coach for personalized training

Whoop, a popular fitness tracker among serious athletes, is introducing a new feature called Whoop Coach, powered by ChatGPT. This AI-powered chatbot pulls data from the user's Whoop tracker to provide personalized recommendations and insights. Users can ask the chatbot to design custom plans, routines, and recipes based on their goals, as well as receive insights into their data and comparisons with others in their demographic. While the effectiveness of the feature remains to be seen, it represents a move towards more interactive and personalized fitness technology.

via The Verge|
#ai#chatgpt#fitness-tech
health-and-fitness2 years ago

WHOOP introduces muscular load tracking feature.

WHOOP has launched an update for its health and fitness tracker that can quantify strength training by measuring muscular load, going beyond Apple Watch, Google, Garmin, and more. The update fills a critical gap in the wearables space by quantifying both cardiovascular and muscular load for a comprehensive view of training, allowing users to train more effectively and efficiently. WHOOP uses data captured by the accelerometer and gyroscope paired with its proprietary algorithm to get the muscular load readings. The feature is available with a subscription that includes the latest hardware and software.

via 9to5Mac|
#fitness-tracker#health-and-fitness#muscular-load-tracking
health-and-fitness2 years ago

"Revolutionizing Strength Training with Muscle Load Tracking"

WHOOP has launched Strength Trainer, a first-of-its-kind wearable that quantifies the muscular load of strength training by tracking weights, reps, and sets. The device uses biomechanics to track the impact of various strength training exercises on the body and calculates the volume and intensity of each repetition to generate a unique muscular load for every strength training session. The device fills a critical gap in the wearables space by quantifying both cardiovascular and muscular load for a comprehensive view of training efforts, allowing users to train more effectively and efficiently.

via WHOOP|
#cardiovascular-load#health-and-fitness#muscular-load