Yesterday
Reflecting on 400 Episodes: The Lessons You Need For A Happier, Healthier Life
This week on the WHOOP Podcast, we’re celebrating 400 episodes! Co-hosts, Founder and CEO Will Ahmed, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance and Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes, and WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo sit down to discuss their favori ... Show More
22m 27s
Feb 2024
Carb & Fat Burning with Dan Plews - Ep. #117
<p>We sit down with Dr. Dan Plews, who is a scientist, researcher, athlete, and coach, to hear some of his perspectives on carbohydrate fueling recommendations for endurance athletes. We also discuss benefits of fat oxidation and hear some of his surprising triathlon nutrition an ... Show More
58m 22s
Mar 2019
015- Heart Rate Variability and Energy Systems- Everything You Need to Know to Optimize Performance with Joel Jamieson
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Joining us today is one of the most forward-thinking coaches in the world!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Joel Jamieson has trained elite MMA fighters, Navy SEALS, and worked for some of the largest fitness brands in the world.<span cl ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2024
How To Improve Your Heart Rate Variability - Dr Leah Lagos - #829
Dr Leah Lagos is a clinical psychologist, HRV performance coach and an author. Heart Rate Variability is one of the most important new metrics that people are using to gauge heart health, longevity and fitness, but improving it can be a minefield. Thankfully Dr Lagos has spent de ... Show More
55m 49s
Oct 2025
Train Like A Pro: Exercise Scientist Andy Galpin On Fitness Fundamentals, The 9 Adaptations, & Why Your Training Isn't Working
Andy Galpin is a PhD in exercise bioenergetics, professor at Parker University, and elite performance coach to professional and Olympic athletes. This conversation explores his framework of nine fitness adaptations and why many people plateau in what could be called the "gray zon ... Show More
2h 37m
Oct 2025
HRV vs. VO2 max vs. ECG: Which wearable metric ACTUALLY matters? | Prof. Malcolm Findlay
Is your smartwatch just a fun gadget, or a serious medical device?
In this episode, Jonathan Wolf is joined by Dr. Malcolm Findlay, a leading consultant cardiologist, to explore the powerful health data available on your wrist. They decode the most misunderstood metric, Heart R ... Show More
47m 29s
Jun 2024
Zone 2 Myths, Heart Rate vs. Effort, Heat Training, and Zone 3 with Brady Holmer
<p>Brady Holmer knows a lot about running and a lot about science: a perfect combo for a conversation on the show.</p> <p>Brady is a lifelong endurance athlete who competed in cross country and track at the collegiate level. He currently works as a science writer and researcher, ... Show More
1h 15m
Jul 2025
The Metrics That Matter: Whoop Founder Will Ahmed On Why Most People Get Fitness Wrong, Why Recovery Beats Intensity, & The Science of Human Potential
Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable device that's quietly revolutionizing how elite athletes and everyday people optimize their bodies. This conversation explores Will’s journey from overtrained college athlete to building a multibillion-dollar company by cra ... Show More
1h 58m
Dr. Daniel Plews has been at the forefront of some of the most groundbreaking heart rate variability research over the last 10-plus years. He sits down with WHOOP VP of Data Science and Research Emily Capodilupo and VP of Performance Kristen Holmes to discuss how you can apply your HRV data to your training. They dive deep on how HRV can guide your training ... Show More
<p class="p1">Heart Rate Variability (HRV) provides insights to help you quantify stress, better balance training and lifestyle, and improve performance.</p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Marco Altini (P</span><span class= "s2">hD, MSc) has</span> 50 publicat ... Show More
