On this week’s podcast, we’re talking about how hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle produce highly individual physiological responses that affect training and sleep needs. We have launched a new feature in the WHOOP app – menstrual cycle coaching – which provides personalized sleep and strain recommendations to those who menstruate based on where the ... Show More
Jan 20
WHOOP x SR_A: Samuel Ross on Reimagining Performance
This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed, sits down with Samuel Ross, Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A, for an exploration of design, performance, and purpose. Drawing from his formative years, creative partnership with Virgil Abloh, and work shaping s ... Show More
37m 20s
Jan 14
Healthy Habits To Perform At Your Best with Niall Horan
On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Global Music Star, Niall Horan, for a candid conversation about fame, creativity, and staying grounded. From auditioning for the hit show X Factor to navigating One Direction’s rapid rise, Niall ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 7
Balancing Training and Building Mental Toughness with 2x HYROX World Champion Meg Martin
Welcome back to the WHOOP Podcast! To kick off the New Year, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with 2x HYROX World Champion, Meg Martin. Meg joins the WHOOP Podcast to share what it really takes to push your physical and me ... Show More
49m 43s
Sep 2023
How hormones and the menstrual cycle affect mental health, with Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD
Despite the sexist jokes, the menstrual cycle doesn’t cause significant changes in mood or behavior for most people. But a small percentage do suffer severe premenstrual symptoms, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Tory Eisenlohr-Moul, PhD, of the University of Illinois C ... Show More
30m 23s
Aug 2020
Georgie Bruinvels | Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Personal Trainer
The menstrual cycle is pretty low on our list of go-to topics to discuss at the gym. Georgie Bruinvels PhD, a research scientist at Orreco, is trying to change that. She believes it can serve as a guide for planning how you train, eat and recover to get more out of all three. On ... Show More
32m 59s
Jan 2023
Can Women’s Health Get Better With Age? | Stacy Sims PhD
STACY T. SIMS, MSC, PhD, is a forward-thinking international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionize exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has directed research programs at Stanford, AUT University, and the University of Waikato, focusi ... Show More
1h 7m
<p><br></p><p>This episode is a must for all women, or coaches of women. Have you ever wondered:</p><br><p><em>Should you make dietary changes around the menstrual cycle?</em></p><br><p><em>Do women need additional calories during this time?</em></p><br><p>Today, I am joined by < ... Show More
