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Dec 2024
1h 9m

125. Kristen Holmes: WHOOP’s Principal S...

Gary Brecka
About this episode

Could sleep consistency, not duration, be the hidden key to elite performance? In this conversation with WHOOP's Global Head of Performance & Science, Kristen Holmes, we uncover revolutionary findings that are reshaping our understanding of sleep science. Together, we dive deep into data from over 35,000 individuals that challenges conventional wisdom about what makes sleep truly restorative. This isn't just another conversation about sleep - it's a masterclass in human performance optimization that could change your life. Watch now and discover why some of the world's top performers are abandoning traditional sleep advice in favor of this revolutionary approach.


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00:00 ​Intro of Show

02:49 Kristen Holmes on Coaching and Big Data in Athletics

05:00 Shift from Training Sessions to Full-Day Readiness

13:00 The Role of Sleep & Circadian Rhythms in Health

15:55 Impact of Consistent Sleep Schedules

20:00 Sleep Research and Behavioral Interventions

23:26 Psychological Perceptions of Stress and Performance

26:04 Big Data and Its Future in Medicine and Wellness

29:18 Kristen’s Work at WHOOP and Personal Health Metrics

32:25 Ice Baths and Recovery: Insights from Big Data

41:45 The Role of Hormonal Cycles in Women’s Health

44:06 Potential of Technology in Personalizing Health

50:00 Athletics and the Importance of Individualized Training

54:52 Big Data in Athletic Performance

1:00:00 Gary’s Clinical Observations and Technology in Recovery

1:07:42 Kristen’s New Book - Coming Soon

1:08:50 ​Final Question: “What does it mean to you to be an Ultimate Human?


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