WHOOP Podcast
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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the habits, mindsets, and routines that improve their health, fitness, and resilience. Unpack everything from breakthrough health and nutrition research, life-saving tech advances, longevity hacks, and more—each episode features an empowering conversation you don’t want to miss.Tune in every Wednesday for a new episode of the WHOOP Podcast.
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Aug 13, 2019 • 1h 7min
Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director at Men's Health Magazine, talks learning about training and recovery from pro athletes, keeping up with all the latest workout trends in Manhattan, and putting them to the test through self-experimentation.
Men's Health Fitness Director Ebenezer Samuel discusses the start to his career in journalism (3:59), unwritten rules for interviewing a star athlete (8:14), learning about fitness from the New York Giants (9:29), coming back from an ACL injury (10:55), his biggest message when it comes to exercise and training (18:10), strategies for putting on muscle (19:59), his favorite gyms and classes in NYC (28:25), getting on WHOOP and #BeYourOwnLabRat (34:56) the afterburn effect (36:58), fitness goals and tests he likes (42:44), why his workouts are great for women too (51:56), the benefits of yoga (54:09), using resistance bands like Tom Brady (58:55), and what he does for physical and mental recovery (1:01:03).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Aug 7, 2019 • 1h 40min
Live at the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games: Jared Stevens, the Buttery Bros, Kelsey Kiel & Tola Morakinyo of Invictus Boston, Barbell Shrugged's Anders Varner, Jess Coughlan & Bobby Downton from RAW Strength & Conditioning, Revival Strength owner Marcus Filly
Live from the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games: Anders Varner discusses the One Ton Challenge (3:33), the strain of working at the Games (12:41), coaching with WHOOP (21:51), and creating separation between workouts and daily life (25:31). The Buttery Bros talk making pancakes (35:17) and the "CrossFit game of thrones" (36:33). Jared Stevens explains how he's getting more deep sleep (42:15), the effects stress has on his body (42:54), and why he'll probably keep his beard (49:56). Jess Coughlan & Bobby Downton open up about what the demo team is like (51:04), being a coach-athlete couple (54:34), and WHOOP coming to Australia (1:02:02). Marcus Filly elaborates on intelligent training (1:07:29) and quality of movement (1:14:35). Kelsey Kiel describes a day at the Games (1:21:03) and what she's doing to prepare for next season already (1:24:01). Tola Morakinyo shares his thoughts on the new qualifying format and early cuts (1:28:52), as well as what he does for in-competition recovery (1:36:10).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Jul 31, 2019 • 1h 13min
Don Saladino, trainer to some of the world's most famous actors, shares what it takes to make them look like superheroes.
Superhero training Don Saladino talks how he got into fitness (4:12), his first celebrity client (6:03), what a typical 1-hour session involves (8:56), eating to put on muscle (15:54), breathing, visualization & daily gratitude (23:23), why you shouldn't train like Rocky (39:09), under-resting (40:31), how exercising 15 minutes a day can be enough (41:58), getting on WHOOP and using it with his clients (42:34), maximizing sleep quality (45:13), how mood can affect physical appearance (57:02), whether or not actors use steroids (58:14), eliminating negative stressors (1:00:03), and the ultimate goal we should all have when working out (1:07:39). Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Jul 24, 2019 • 1h 6min
Ed Baker, former Head of International Growth at Facebook & VP of Product and Growth at Uber talks leaving Silicon Valley behind and becoming a world-class triathlete.
Elite triathlete and former Facebook Head of International Growth & Uber VP of Product and Growth Ed Baker discusses founding his first company (4:43), lessons learned running startups (9:13), working with Mark Zuckerberg and Travis Kalanick (17:34), prioritizing sleep over exercise (24:36), becoming an Ironman triathlete (24:55), training methodology (27:10), insights from WHOOP (29:59), nutrition for endurance athletes (35:38), active recovery (39:53), his career highlight (44:40), pre-race routine (47:52) and in-race fueling (48:55), positive takeaways from a serious injury (55:23), and the decision whether or not to go pro (1:01:13).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Jul 17, 2019 • 44min
John Capodilupo, WHOOP Chief Technology Officer, talks 3.0 tech, the membership experience, and a pair of recent sleep studies validating WHOOP data.
CTO John Capodilupo discusses WHOOP technology and signal accuracy (5:24), how to wear your Strap to get the best data (8:44), constantly improving algorithms (15:12), 3.0 troubleshooting tips (17:21), using Bluetooth Low Energy (17:48), app and firmware updates (22:48), what to do if the lights won't turn on (24:13), membership services (27:53), a Cornell Alzheimer's study (34:09) and an Arizona insomnia study (37:31) that each used WHOOP, and the idea that everyone should have 24/7 access to their physiological data (41:17).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Jul 9, 2019 • 1h 11min
Scott Stallings, 3-Time PGA Tour winner, talks applying fitness to golf and the health and lifestyle changes he's made to transform his mind and body.
Three-time PGA Tour winner Scott Stallings discusses the instant he decided to be a golfer (5:08), playing with Tiger Woods (7:05), the growing role of fitness in golf (10:52), the biggest moments of his career (13:50), the physical transformation he's undergone (16:46) that began with a chronic fatigue diagnosis (17:38), discovering allergens and solving his health issues (19:29), CrossFit and Rich Froning (26:10), lessons learned from WHOOP (28:06), cold recovery techniques (37:27), kettlebell juggling (41:25), visualization and the mental reset button (53:34), and his best advice for aspiring athletes (1:03:19).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
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Jun 25, 2019 • 47min
Heart Rate Variability (HRV): Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo explain what HRV is, what affects it, how to improve it, and what it means for recovery and human performance.
What is HRV? WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes and Director of Analytics Emily Capodilupo discuss everything there is to know about heart rate variability, including what it is (3:39), why it's such a valuable metric (7:06), how it's an indicator of fitness (10:11), what things affect it (12:59), why WHOOP tracks it during sleep (17:27), the role it plays in recovery (23:04), how it fluctuates regularly (26:42), why it's hard to say what a "normal" HRV is (30:07), the reason it's most beneficial to follow trends over time (32:11), and lifestyle choices to improve HRV (33:00) like better hydration (36:42), nutrition (39:19) and sleep (42:30).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Jun 19, 2019 • 57min
Brian Mazza, creator of The Ainsworth & founder of High Performance Lifestyle Training, on the similarities between hospitality and fitness and applying the lessons he's learned from each.
The Ainsworth creator and HPLT founder Brian Mazza discusses High-Performance Lifestyle Training (3:19), how he got his start in the food & beverage industry (7:46), the secret to his success (10:45), where The Ainsworth came from (13:04), 24-karat gold wings (14:08), the ethos of HPLT (18:00), intermittent fasting (22:46), meditation and gratitude (23:01), getting on WHOOP (28:55), his favorite measures of fitness (34:46), the Empire State Building race (37:11), similarities between hospitality and fitness (40:48), and the benefits of CBD water (52:43). Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
Jun 12, 2019 • 1h 30min
Dr. Bob Arnot, author, award-winning TV journalist & champion stand-up paddleboarder shares his secrets for competing with world-class athletes one-third his age.
Dr. Bob Arnot, a 71-year-old author, TV journalist, and champion paddleboarder, shares his career journey, tips for improving recovery, insights on sleep, preventing muscle aging, benefits of coffee, and the significance of online learning. He also discusses the impact of polyphenols, the Aztec Diet, breathing techniques for stress reduction, and the ultimate health barometer.
Jun 4, 2019 • 31min
Understanding Strain: Kristen Holmes and Emily Capodilupo break down how the WHOOP strain metric works, and how it can improve your training.
How to optimize your training by understanding strain: WHOOP VP of Performance Kristen Holmes and Director of Analytics Emily Capodilupo break down everything there is to know about the WHOOP strain metric, including where it came from (3:27), what it measures exactly (4:39), how it's individualized (5:05), why WHOOP doesn't count steps (6:32), what causes strain besides exercise (7:49), day strain vs workout strain (9:03), minimizing unnecessary strain (12:15), how it's logarithmic and not linear (13:25), balancing strain and recovery (16:25), and two new features available with the WHOOP Strap 3.0, the Strain Coach (21:59) and WHOOP Snap+ (26:12).Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
