Year in Review: Unpacking 2023's Health and Wellness Trends
Dec 13, 2023
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Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP, and Emily Capodilupo, SVP of Data Science and Research at WHOOP, discuss the year at large at WHOOP, top activities in the WHOOP Community, top Strength Trainer exercises, top questions asked to WHOOP Coach, Recovery commitment among WHOOP members, journal behaviors on the rise in 2023, sex trends across the WHOOP Community, and the impact of stress on WHOOP members.
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Woop introduced new features like the stress monitor, strength trainer, and Woop coach, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and user feedback.
Woop members have prioritized recovery by reducing activities that hinder it, while embracing practices like hot-cold therapy, meditation, and hydration.
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Major Product Releases and Innovations
This year, Woop launched 70 new features, enhancements, and innovations. Some notable releases include the stress monitor, which was followed by the strength trainer and the Woop coach, an AI partnership with OpenAI. The constant innovation and feedback from the Woop community have contributed to making this year one of the best for Woop.
Top Activities and Trends
In terms of activity trends, there has been an increase in the popularity of activities like pickleball, Gaelic football, and hurling komoji. Walking has become the most logged activity on Woop, highlighting a growing appreciation for its physiological benefits. Among the top activities logged on Woop are yoga, spin, hit, and box fitness, showcasing a range of preferences among Woop members.
Focus on Recovery and Stress Reduction
Woop members have shown an increased focus on recovery modalities and reducing activities that negatively impact recovery. Alcohol consumption has decreased, while activities like hot-cold therapy, meditation, and hydration have gained popularity. The data also underscores the significance of sleep in recovery, with sleep performance found to increase recovery scores by 11 to 16%.
Sex, Stress, and Recovery Trends
The data reveals interesting trends in sex frequency and stress levels. Certain states and countries report varying averages for sexual activity, with Utah leading in frequency. The stress levels throughout the week show a decline from Monday to Sunday, indicating a possible correlation with work-related stress and cumulative sleep deprivation. Additionally, stress levels seem to decrease and recovery improve with age, suggesting a higher level of adaptability and resilience in older individuals.
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by WHOOP SVP of Data Science and Research, Emily Capodilupo. The pair are talking all things Year in Review for 2023. Take a deep dive into the data from WHOOP members across the globe, and learn how you can unlock your human performance. Will and Emily will discuss the year at large at WHOOP (1:55), the top trending activities in the WHOOP Community (6:45), the top Strength Trainer exercises (15:05), the top questions asked to WHOOP Coach (16:01), WHOOP members committing to Recovery (16:13), journal behaviors on the rise in 2023 (24:17), sex trends across the WHOOP Community (28:48), and how stress impacted WHOOP members throughout 2023 (30:17).