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The Ready State Podcast

Kristen Holmes: Improving Circadian Behaviors, Tracking, and Leveraging Wearable Data

Jan 25, 2024
Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at Whoop, discusses the use of wearable technology in improving athletic performance and overall health. Topics include the benefits of wearables for teams, tracking various aspects of health and stress, the importance of salt intake for endurance activities, strategies for improving circadian behaviors, and the negative impact of eating late at night. The discussion also covers the benefits and limitations of using wearable devices to track and improve circadian behaviors.
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Quick takeaways

  • Wearables provide valuable data on health behaviors to inform training volume and intensity decisions.
  • Heart rate variability (HRV) tracking through wearables helps athletes understand the impact of training, recovery, and lifestyle behaviors on performance.

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The Impact of Wearables on Athletes' Performance

Wearables collect valuable data on athletes' health behaviors, providing insights on important health metrics like sleep, recovery, and load. They help athletes understand the impact of non-training factors on performance and overall wellness, such as sleep, hydration, and nutrition. By incorporating wearable data, coaches can make informed decisions on training volume and intensity, taking into account an athlete's adaptive capacity. Wearables also enable the monitoring of acute changes and long-term trends, helping athletes and coaches optimize training and recovery strategies for improved performance.

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