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This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with best-selling author, military test fighter pilot, and former Airforce Chief of AI Test and Operations, Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton. Tucker shares his experience operating at the edge of human performance – from life-or-death situations in the cockpit to navigating the future of AI development, he breaks down why it's essential to unlock elite performance. Tucker presents his idea behind tapping into your “last 20%”, marking the difference between good performance and fulfilled performance to unlock strong clarity, purpose, and character. Emily and Tucker break down the evergrowing tech industry and the impacts of AI, key leadership lessons from the Air Force, and even acknowledge Tucker’s role in inspiring Top Gun: Maverick. This episode explores the true meaning of resilience, leadership, and why recovery, community, and mindset are essential tools for combatting the high-stakes world of technology. Shop Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton’s Book, Unlocking the Last 20%: Rising to Greatness through Discipline, Balance, and Resiliency here. (01:10) Introduction to Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton (03:09) Becoming A Fighter Pilot (10:01) From Pilot To Leader in AI (16:07) Where The US Military Stands On AI (19:09) Human to AI Connection: Where Is AI Regulation Needed? (24:15) The Last 20%: How to Unlock Human Potential (35:19) When Is Stress Productive And When Are You Just Burning Out?? (42:40) Ejecting From A Fighter Jet: Building Resilience After A Life Changing Crash (54:21) Importance of Community: How To Find Yours (01:01:24) Betty Robinson: A Story On Resilience (01:08:47) Top Gun: Is Tucker The Inspiration Behind Maverick? Follow Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton: Instagram LinkedIn Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, the WHOOP Research Series continues, sharing science-backed habits to help you improve your golf game. WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes and WHOOP Staff Research Scientist Dr. Greg Grosicki break down the groundbreaking new research linking recovery, sleep, and biometrics to the real-world performance of elite golfers. Drawing from one of the largest datasets in WHOOP research history, including 35,000+ nights of sleep data from 389 professional tour-level golfers, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki reveal how small improvements to sleep and recovery can translate to improved golf performance by more than a few strokes. From physical fitness to stress resilience, this study will help you rethink how you approach your golf game, on and off the green. Check out the full WHOOP Research Study here. (00:50) Using WHOOP To Collect Data on 389 Tour Level Golfers (02:00) Breaking Down The WHOOP Golf Study (03:44) Insights From The Largest Golf Data Set (06:29) The Impact of Recovery on a Golfer’s Game (12:30) Behind The Methodology: Looking At Key Biometrics Impacting Golfers (18:22) 5 Years Of Tournaments: Patterns in Metrics and Performance (23:49) Why Recovery Isn’t Just About Being In The Green (27:04) Associations Between Recovery and Performance Across Sport (32:56) Influential Impacts From HRV and RHR on Fitness and Performance (37:38) WHOOP and Mentality to Improve Your Golf Game (41:34) 3 Key Lessons To Improve Your Golf Game Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with comedian Bert Kreischer for a candid and light-hearted conversation on how “the average guy” uses WHOOP. Bert shares his personal experience as a long-time WHOOP wearer, how it helped to improve his health and fitness journey despite spending months on tour. From prioritizing longevity habits like weightlifting, sauna, cold plunge, and optimizing sleep habits, to still allowing himself to party and live life fully, this episode blends comedy with real talk about balance and what it actually means to get healthier. (01:03) Bert Kreischer: Why WHOOP Is For “The Average Person” (2:09) The Impact WHOOP Has Had on Bert’s Lifestyle (09:53) Opinions on Longevity (11:42) Bert’s Mission to Improve His Fan’s Health (15:25) Finding Habits To Create A Healthier Life (20:38) Comparing Routines: How Will Prepares For A Day at WHOOP vs. Bert’s Preshow Routine (24:20) Harnessing The Creative Process (31:01) Impact of Improving Sleep Quality (37:14) Evolution of Bert’s Metrics (42:03) Maintaining Childlike Fun As An Adult (46:37) Building A Career As A Comedian: Knowing Your Audience (56:39) Growing As A Comedian (01:12:14) How The Comedy World Has Changed Follow Bert Kreischer: Instagram Tiktok YouTube Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

On this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast How To Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with renowned neuroscientist and author of The Stimulated Mind Dr. Tommy Wood. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Wood share the key habits to “future-proof” your brain against dementia, ensuring you stay sharp throughout all stages of life. Dr. Wood highlights the importance of activating your brain, outside of the monotonous routine of daily life through exercise, learning a language or instrument, or picking up a new hobby. This episode will provide you with the key tools, habits, and knowledge to protect your brain health, avoid burnout, and add more life to your years. Be sure to grab a copy of Dr. Tommy Wood’s new book The Stimulated Mind here. (01:01) Dr. Tommy Wood’s Inspiration Behind Writing The Stimulated Mind (05:10) How The Brain Should Work and How To Test It (08:39) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions (10:39) What Learning Does For Your Brain (15:07) Is Your Job Impacting Brain Health? (19:59) Perceptions of Threat and Challenge and Recovering From Each (27:42) What Are The Signals of Mental Burnout? (32:05) Optimizing Cognitive Bandwidth and Avoiding Distraction (41:00) The Hierarchy of Movement (53:13) Connection Between Socialization and Brain Health (56:02) The Brain Health Dashboard: Essential Habits For Everyday Life Follow Dr. Tommy Wood Instagram Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

In this month’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series, Emily Capodilupo sits down with physician, entrepreneur, and AI educator Dr. Trishan Panch to explore what artificial intelligence actually means for the future of medicine. From ICU algorithms to everyday primary care, Emily and Dr. Panch unpack why the healthcare system is structurally built for acute rescue rather than prevention and how AI, wearables, and continuous monitoring could fundamentally shift that model. Dr. Panch presents what it would take to responsibly integrate AI tools into clinical care, and how technology might finally make proactive, personalized health scalable. But this conversation goes deeper than algorithms. Dr. Panch argues that true optimization brings together the physical and emotional wellbeing of patient populations. Longevity, resilience, trauma, and self-worth all play a role in long-term health outcomes and Dr. Panch gives his insight on how best to build algorithms to reach the long-term goals of clinicians and patients alike. (00:33) Introduction to Dr. Trishan Panch (01:15) The Intersection of AI and Healthcare (04:54) Can Healthcare Modernization Be Left To AI and Wearables? (11:20) Integrating Data From Wearables Into The Healthcare System (18:00) Implementation of Preventative Care For Long-Term Health (21:31) Breaking Down The System: What Is The Future Of Healthcare? (28:38) How Can Clinicians Use AI? (47:06) What Are The Things People Need To Know About AI? (54:18) Key Takeaways For Listeners Looking To Optimize AI Use Follow Dr. Trishan Panch: LinkedIn Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

This week, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed welcomes Designer Samuel Ross, back to the WHOOP Podcast to unveil Project Terrain, the new collection built to elevate your performance. From technical Italian and Japanese fabrics to architectural steel clasps and reflective detailing, Samuel shares how function, endurance, and silhouette drive every decision. Together, Will and Samuel explore each of the pieces of the collection, diving into the intent that went into the creation of each. Whether its the perforation of the fabrics, the logo detailing, or material finishing, each detail of this collection was thoughtfully created to reimagine performance wear for modern athletes and everyday high performers. (01:06) Introducing Project Terrain (01:48) The Making, Material, and Ethos In Creating The Jacket (04:04) Designing For Season: The Ultimate Spring/Summer Short (06:03) The Influences and Inspiration Behind Project Terrin Layer I (07:51) Project Terrain Bands: A New Look At The Superknit (11:14) Creating For The Modern Athlete Follow Samuel Ross: Instagram X LinkedIn Website Follow SR_A: Instagram Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

Welcome back to the WHOOP Advanced Labs series! This week on the WHOOP Podcast, Dr. Hazel Wallace, medical doctor, registered nutritionist, and member of the WHOOP Medical Advisory Board, joins WHOOP SVP of Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo for a powerful conversation about women’s health, nutrition, and the hormonal milestones that shape our lives. From the reality that most medical research is based on male bodies to the overlooked nutritional needs of women across the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and beyond, Dr. Wallace breaks down what women actually need to thrive. Emily and Dr. Wallace explore common symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, which supplements could be useful in your diet, postpartum nutrient depletion, and why many women are dismissed when addressing symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and hair loss. Dr. Wallace shares her experience with PCOS, and the difficulties she faced trying to get a diagnosis despite being a medical doctor herself. Whether you struggle with underlying symptoms of hormone imbalance or are just looking to improve your nutrition, Dr. Wallace shares her top tips for feeling you best and advocating for your health. (00:56) Introduction to Dr. Hazel Wallace (03:24) How Nutrition Plays A Role in Women’s Health (05:16) How do Hormones Directly Influence A Woman’s Nutrition (07:23) Do Our Current Nutritional Recommendations Live Up To Our Needs? (09:12) Standard Nutritional Training In Med School: Is It Enough? (13:43) Symptoms Where Low Level Nutrients May Be Playing A Role (19:44) Finding Solutions: How To Facilitate A Conversation With Your Doctor (21:52) How Should People Be Implementing Supplements In Their Diet? (25:02) How Should Women Fuel Throughout Their Cycle? (31:50) Seeing Hormonal Fluctuations in WHOOP Data (39:57) Hormone Replacement Therapy: How Does This Change The Picture For Women? (41:48) Common Misconceptions In Diet: Nutrition Advice For Health By Decade (30s,40s,50s) (44:35) Where Are People Going Wrong?: Supplementation, Electrolytes, & Blood Pressure (55:07) Main Takeaways: Top 3 Considerations When Changing Your Diet Follow Dr. Hazel Wallace Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

Welcome to the WHOOP Research Series, where we breakdown into the extensive, scientific research conducted by the WHOOP Performance Science team. On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with WHOOP Senior Research Scientist Dr. Greg Grosicki to unpack the latest WHOOP Research Study on Heart Rate Variability Coefficient of Variation or HRV-CV. Using data from 21,000+ WHOOP members and 2 million nights of sleep, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki reveal why day-to-day stability in your HRV may matter more than the number itself. HRV-CV proves to outperform traditional metrics in detecting the real impact of alcohol, sleep consistency, and metabolic health, making it a great measure of healthspan. By looking deeper into the study, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki explains how HRV-CV can help you program your training smarter, improve your healthspan and build autonomic resilience. This episode unpacks how measuring HRV-CV isn’t just about performance, but risk stratification and understanding your physiology over-time, not just day-to-day. (01:11) Intro To The Study: Why Is HRV-CV Important? (04:09) HRV-CV and Risk Stratification (08:28) Definition of HRV-CV (11:40) What HRV-CV Indicates in Athlete Recovery (14:26) Breaking Down The WHOOP Study (17:13) HRV-CV Trends in Shift Workers (21:21) Why Is HRV-CV an Important Biomarker? (25:18) HRV-CV Trends in Individuals on GLP-1 Medications (26:29) The Weather vs. The Climate: HRV vs. HRV-CV (33:41) The Results: Breaking Down the Data (36:37) How HRV-CV Responds to Certain Behaviors (39:38) Trends Between HRV-CV Between Age, Biological Sex, and Body Mass Index (49:54) How To Improve HRV-CV (56:39) New Research Roles and Opportunities at WHOOP References: American Journal of Physiology Publication HRV-CV: The Key Metric for Lifestyle Consistency and Stability Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

On this months edition of The WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with longevity researcher and bioethicist Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein to explore how society should be handling aging. Dr. Romanni-Klein breaks down why aging may be the most underfunded and misunderstood driver of suffering in modern society, and why treating it as a solvable biological problem could transform our economy, healthcare system, and future. From the ethics of longevity to the policy failures slowing innovation, Dr. Rommani-Klein explains that extending healthspan is all about reducing disease, caregiver burden, and economic strain. The conversation dives into the science and economics of aging, including why brain health may offer the highest return on investment, the opportunities of the pharmaceutical industry in creating longevity drugs, and why exercise and diet remain the most powerful longevity tools we have today. Emily and Dr. Rommani-Klein the regulatory and incentive barriers preventing large-scale aging trials and what would need to change for society to treat aging as a disease. (00:33) Introduction to Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein (01:17) Where Is The Intersection of Ethics and Longevity Science? (02:05) The Aging Population and Reduced Birth Rates (04:31) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Q’s (07:42) Ethics Around Technological Evolution: What Is Best For Longevity & Society (11:41) Changing Perspectives on Longevity (17:42) What Biomarkers Are Important For Longevity (22:09) Incentives For Pharmaceutical Companies to Invest In Longevity Science (24:51) Do People Have The Agency To Extend Healthspan? (27:16) Policy Issues Affecting Longevity (34:18) The Influence of Longevity Drugs Like GLP-1s (42:10) Is There A Better System The US Should Be Following? (45:17) What More People Need To Know About Longevity Science (46:27) Running Models and Simulations To Understand Longevity (53:22) The Future of Longevity Science: What Excites Dr. Romani-Klein Follow Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein: Website LinkedIn Instagram Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

In this month’s edition of the How To Series, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with one of the world’s most dominant cyclists, Mathieu van der Poel. Will and van der Poel sit down to unpack hope to perform across disciplines, sustain longevity in elite-level sport, and embrace suffering for greatness. Van der Poel shares his training philosophy, what motivates him to push through the toughest moments of a race, and how he uses WHOOP data to optimize recovery. From sleep habits, to caffeine consumption, to strength training, and key recovery habits, van der Poel offers an inside look at how listening to his body and staying consistent drives performance. The conversation reflects the highs and lows of van der Poel's career, from battling pneumonia at the Tour de France, to the impact his long-term team has made on his career, to the role of fierce rivalries in pushing him to the next level. This episode offers an exclusive look into the mindset it takes to be one of the best endurance athletes in the world. (00:40) Mathieu van der Poel on Versatility as a Cyclist (03:21) Aspiring To Go Pro: van der Poel’s Upbringing in Cycling (04:36) Measuring Success In Cycling (05:55) Skills and Metrics Needed To Gain Power Over The Competition (08:06) A Week In Training To Gain Endurance (09:13) Essential Recovery Techniques (11:12) Learning To Enjoy The Suffering in Training (13:28) Overcoming Setbacks: Pneumonia & Tour de France (15:10) Importance Of Building A Supportive Team (16:32) Mathieu’s Motivations: Favorite Races & Inspiration In Sport (20:23) Turning To The Data: Monitoring Metrics Throughout The Race (23:55) Strength Training As A Cyclist & Mitigating Injury (27:39) A Look Ahead: Exciting New Steps in van der Poel’s Career (29:00) Nutrition & Intuitive Eating Before, During, and After Race Day (30:00) Visualization and Mindset’s Role In Cycling Success (30:35) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Qs Follow Mathieu van der Poel: Instagram Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

This week, on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with 23-time gold medalist, Michael Phelps. Phelps opens up about his experience coming up in USA Swimming, reflecting on the organization as the sport looks toward the future. Phelps shares personal stories from his career, revealing the areas athletes can improve upon in order to break records on the world’s biggest stage. Beyond competition, Will and Phelps dive deep into recovery, sleep, and the power of data, assessing how small biometrics guided Phelps’ training at the highest level and how WHOOP is changing how athletes understand their bodies. Phelps also reflects on breaking world records, the mindset required to chase the “impossible,” and how preparation quiets pressure on the biggest stages. Phelps opens up about his ongoing mental health journey, discussing his experience with depression and anxiety. He redefines success beyond medals, the importance of community, and what it means to see himself fully as a human, a father, and a role model, not just an athlete. (00:55) Phelps on USA Swimming (04:49) Funding Sports and Athletes To Succeed (08:44) Road to 2028: What To Expect in Swimming (11:52) Who To Watch: The Rise Of The Next Great Record Holders (14:55) Recovery As A Theme For Greatness (18:20) What Mental Success Looks Like (24:35) Physical Modalities To Aid Mental Health (25:45) WHOOP As An Accountability Provider (31:33) Understanding Blood Biomarkers with WHOOP Advanced Labs (36:13) Phelps on Parenting Young Athletes (38:02) Phelps’ Advice For Athletes: Nerves and Preparation (42:54) What’s Next for Michael: Mental Health Advocacy & Parenthood Follow Michael Phelps: Instagram Facebook X Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

The WHOOP Podcast Longevity Series is back! This week, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data, Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Ami Bhatt, renowned cardiologist, Chief Innovation Officer at the American College of Cardiology, and the first-ever Chair of Digital Health at the FDA. Dr. Bhatt offers a rare, inside look at how medicine, technology, and policy are coming together to enhance the future of healthcare. From wearables to AI to patient agency and clinician training, this conversation unpacks what it takes to modernize healthcare. Dr. Bhatt shares her personal journey from practicing cardiologist to national innovation leader, highlighting the role of education, ethics, and human-AI collaboration in creating a better healthcare landscape for patients across the country. (00:53) Intro to Dr. Ami Bhatt, First Chair of Digital Health, FDA (3:20) Seeing AI As A Tool In Healthcare (06:23) Teaching AI: Responsibility & Ethics In Healthcare (09:19) Dr. Bhatt: From Cardiology to Policy (12:21) Role As A Chief Innovation Officer in Healthcare Regulation (16:03) Adjusting Teaching Policies to AI (21:45) Thinking About Wearables: Data Translation & AI (30:38) Technology in Healthcare: Building Algorithms & Navigating FDA Approval Follow Dr. Ami Bhatt LinkedIn X Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

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 some of the world’s most influential brands, Samuel reflects on how creativity, physical discipline, and narrative converge to define modern culture. Will and Samuel explore creativity, discipline, and storytelling and reveal how intentional design can shape not only products, but the way we live and perform. Join the waitlist! (00:46) Samuel Ross: Global Creative Director, WHOOP x SR_A (03:06) Bringing Culture To Design (04:25) What Samuel Ross Looks For In A Brand (06:27) Finding A Flow State Across Design Mediums (07:32) Samuel Ross on Early Days Working with Virgil Abloh (08:32) Approaching Mixed Media Design with Fearlessness (09:38) Advice For Creatives: Making Creative Impact Across Industries (11:58) How Samuel Ross Finds His Flow State (12:59) Daily Rituals For Optimal Creative Focus (14:33) Samuel’s Experience with WHOOP: How He Sees Performance (18:43) Integration and Harmony Between Work and Life (20:18) Samuel’s Definition of Success As A Creative Director (24:47) Samuel on Starting SR_A (28:11) WHOOP x SR_A: What’s To Come (31:00) The Push and Pull of Performance Lifestyle (33:34) The First Steps in Creating For WHOOP x SR_A Follow Samuel Ross: Instagram X LinkedIn Website Follow SR_A: Instagram Website Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

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 reflects on gratitude, pressure, and what it really feels like to perform in front large audiences around the world. Niall shares his experience with the reality of songwriting, building a life beyond music through golf and entrepreneurship, and how WHOOP helps his routine and recovery to stay sharp on tour. This episode reveals the mindset behind one of the world’s most recognizable music artists and how he is evolving through the industry. Show Notes: (00:40) How Niall Found His Passion In Music (01:53) Niall’s Early Career and Experience On X-Factor (07:52) Handling The Nerves Of Live Performance (10:17) Forming One Direction & Rising To Fame (21:29) Transitioning Into A Solo Career (23:36) Inside the Creative Process: Song Writing & Creating An Album (29:22) Finding Inspiration And Forming Individual Sound (31:56) Bringing Others Into The Creative Process (34:17) Remaining Grounded As An Artist (36:56) Performing and Traveling Around The World (39:45) Niall’s Day In The Life on Tour (47:48) Analyzing Performance and Training with WHOOP (49:45) Niall’s Life Outside of Music (52:06) Niall on Golf & Starting Modest! Management (01:00:13) The Horan & Rose Charity (01:01:53) Golf, The Master’s, and Watching Friends Compete Follow Niall Horan: Instagram YouTube TikTok X Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

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 mental limits—without burning out. Meg shares how a childhood in gymnastics and sports aerobics built her discipline, why most people overdo intensity in their workouts, and how she and her husband balance elite performance with a focus on recovery and longevity. Meg and Dr. Holmes dives into sickness, travel, immune resilience, sleep, and why mindset work is the real secret behind achieving PRs. Meg presents the idea of “fears week”, a habit she has implemented in her coaching technique to help her clients grow on and off the HYROX course. Whether you’re looking to compete in HYROX, or hoping to build a stronger focus on mental strength, this episode provides you with the habits and mindset shifts to push your performance limits. (00:47) Meg Martin’s Journey to HYROX (02:11) What Is HYROX? (03:32) Building Mental Toughness For HYROX (04:43) “You Have To Love To Hurt” Why Athletes Are Drawn To HYROX (08:07) The Mindset Of A World Champion (10:29) Navigating Illness and Injury As An Athlete (14:48) How Meg Thinks About Sleep, Rest, And Recovery (18:16) Building A Supportive Team & Community (21:59) Incorporating Mindfulness in Coaching (27:54) Finding Happiness & Purpose To Overcome Fears (30:19) HYROX Training True or False Questions (36:29) Volume and Intensity Training As A HYROX Athlete (40:17) How To Build Your Pacing Instincts in HYROX (44:17) Being A Business Owner and Full-Time Athlete (46:55) A Message To New HYROX Athletes: Tips and Techniques Follow Meg Martin: Instagram YouTube TikTok Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

We had an incredible year on the WHOOP Podcast and to celebrate we’re looking back on some of the conversations that inspired us, challenged us, and helped us better understand what it means to perform at our peak. This year, we sat down with world-class thought leaders, athletes, and creators – each sharing lessons on health, mindset, and the science of human potential. From Olympic gold medalists and Grand Slam champions to cardiologists, nutrition scientists, and happiness experts, this Best of 2025 episode brings together the most powerful insights shared on the podcast this year. Will Ahmed, Dr. Kristen Holmes, and Emily Capodilupo revisit standout moments on happiness, recovery, women’s health, and more. You’ll hear Arthur Brooks on the simple habits of the happiest people, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on turning everyday frustrations into opportunity, Aly Raisman on emotional recovery, Rich Roll on meditation and self-awareness, Cristiano Ronaldo on balancing training and lifestyle, Aryna Sabalenka bringing joy to the competitive sport of tennis, Rory McIlroy on pressure as a privilege, and Mike White on surviving grueling production schedules. We also dive deep into health and longevity with Lucy Davis, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Stef Williams, Dr. Jeremy London, and Dr. Michelle Davenport—covering strength training, hormones, heart health, and realistic nutrition for busy lives. (01:08) Arthur Brooks On How to be Happier - Episode 304 (05:45) Dr. Rangan Chatterjee On Habits to Reframe Your Mindset - Episode 319 (07:11) Aly Raisman On Feeling Validated and Accepting Exhaustion - Episode 349 (09:37) Rich Roll On Meditation and Calming the Mind - Episode 343 (13:05) Cristiano Ronaldo On Finding Balance in Life and Training - Episode 324 (15:47) Aryna Sabalenka On Having Fun to Perform at Your Best - Episode 338 (18:43) Rory McIlroy On Performing Under Pressure - Episode 318 (20:41) Mike White On Staying Healthy on Set - Episode 317 (23:16) Lucy Davis On Creating a Positive Environment For Women in Sports - Episode 334 (25:43) Dr. Jessica Shepherd On Why Women Need Strength Training - Episode 328 (28:30) Stef Williams On Endometriosis and Mitigating Symptoms Through Lifestyle - Episode 354 (33:51) Dr. Jeremy London On Lifestyle Changes to Promote Cardiovascular Health - Episodes 307 & 308 (37:38) Dr. Michelle Davenport On Nutrition Hacks for Busy Individuals - Episode 325 Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with dual-sport national team athlete and exercise physiologist Dr. Heather Logan-Sprenger. The two take a deep dive into one of the most underrated and often forgotten about habits for human performance: hydration. Dr. Logan-Sprenger shares how growing up in Northern Ontario, watching her dad water flowers and her cat grow winter fur, quietly planted the seeds for a lifelong fascination with physiology, stress, and adaptation. From competing for Team Canada in both ice hockey and road cycling to suffering from heat stroke mid–PhD on hydration, her experience and education show just how fragile — and adaptable — the human body really is. Dr. Holmes and Dr. Logan-Sprenger identify what mild dehydration does to your metabolism, brain, and overall performance, and how hydration needs shift across the menstrual cycle. This episode will teach you the simple hydration strategies, how to calculate your sweat rate at home, and when electrolytes actually matter. (01:07) Dr. Heather Logan-Sprenger Intro: Background in Sport & Physiology (01:49) Training, Nutrition, & Hydration: Unpacking Your Body’s Needs (08:06) National-Level Athlete to PhD (10:51) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions (13:08) Training At Altitude: Hydration Dos and Don’ts (14:49) The Physiology of Heat Stroke (20:33) Correlation Between Hydration and Carbs While Training (24:51) How The Menstrual Cycle Affects Hydration (31:19) Mechanisms of Dehydration: What Happens To The Body (36:52) Cognitive Disadvantages Of Dehydration (38:56) Dehydration’s Effects On The Cardiovascular & Thermoregulatory System (40:35) Dehydration’s Effects On The Brain (41:29) Measuring Your Sweat Rate As An Athlete (45:39) Essential Habits To Teach Kids and Athletes About Hydration (49:20) Overhydrating and Mineral Loss with Hydration (53:45) Debunking Hydration Myths (55:54) Heart Rate, Lactate, and Power Output’s Relationships to Hydration (59:48) Dr. Logan-Sprenger’s Ideal Hydration Study: Mitochondrial Hypoxia and Metabolism (01:05:23) Outro Follow Dr. Heather Logan-Sprenger LinkedIn Instagram Peakgenics Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with fitness entrepreneur and creator of WeGlow, Stef Williams. The two discuss building an empowering global community, navigating endometriosis, redefining movement, and Stef’s pregnancy journey. Stef opens up about her path from athlete to influencer, the realities of running multiple businesses, her evolving relationship with health and mindset, and how intentional lifestyle choices helped her reclaim her wellbeing. This episode highlights the power of a positive mindset, training, and understanding your body to feel stronger, more connected to your health and wellness goals. (00:00) Cold Open (00:43) Intro (02:36) Rapid Fire Questions (07:14) Stef’s Background and Building WeGlow (12:26) Fighting Exercise Burnout (14:02) Common Misconceptions In The Fitness Industry (16:21) Inner Ad (16:34) Stef’s Day In The Life: Entrepreneur and Fitness Influencer (20:40) Ins and Outs of Running The Business (25:20) Pregnancy, Balancing A Career, and Lifestyle Changes (28:22) How Stef Uses WHOOP For Her Health and Wellness (33:09) Inner Ad (33:42) Managing Endometriosis: Signs and Symptoms (39:02) Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Preventative Care with Endometriosis (45:09) Cycle Tracking and Navigating Pregnancy with Endometriosis (50:25) Getting A Diagnosis and Mindset Training (51:30) Stef’s Goals and Motivations (56:10) Stef’s Advice For Women in Training and Business (58:33) Kristen’s Advice For Expecting Mothers (01:00:51) Outro Stef Williams Instagram TikTok YouTube LinkedIn Facebook WeGLOW Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes and WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms and Data, Emily Capodilupo sit down to give you an exclusive look into the WHOOP 2025 Year in Review. Emily and Dr. Holmes share the numerous features released by WHOOP this year, including WHOOP Age and Healthspan, advances in AI and WHOOP Coach capabilities, WHOOP Advanced Labs, and more – all in the effort to add 1 billion healthy years to WHOOP member’s lives. Emily and Dr. Holmes give an inside look into the development of each new feature, the science that powers them, and the ways members can continue to use WHOOP to significantly improve their health and wellbeing. Emily shares her own experience and goals of lowering her WHOOP Age, while Dr. Holmes shares how Healthspan significantly motivated her and her family to make significant behavior changes toward a better future. Together, Emily and Dr. Holmes unpack global trends of 2025, including the healthiest country by WHOOP Age Delta, Recovery, and the rise of specific activities and sports across the entire WHOOP Community. Emily matches outstanding WHOOP Data from some of our partners and previous podcast guests and teases some exciting WHOOP developments coming in 2026. Check out your WHOOP 2025 Year In Review in the app now! (00:10) WHOOP 2025 YIR (00:48) Impact of WHOOP Age and Healthspan (06:41) Behind The Algorithm: What It Took To Create WHOOP Age (09:50) Inside WHOOP Coach with Memory (14:14) WHOOP Advanced Labs (23:54) Women’s Health and Cycle Tracking On WHOOP (28:22) 2025 Superlatives (29:35) How Strength Training Has Impacted Longevity & Healthspan (30:00) Impact of Sleep Consistency on Overall Health (33:05) Training To Live Better: What Do We Need? (37:02) True or False: Sleep Edition (38:48) Crowning The Healthiest Country by WHOOP Age Delta (46:52) Most Logged Strain Activities for 2025 (47:37) Looking Ahead to 2026 WHOOP Year In Review 2025 Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Rachel Otto, the first female operator of the United States Secret Service Counter Assault Team. Rachel recounts her journey from playing Division I volleyball at The Citadel, to her experience in law enforcement, becoming a federal agent in New York City, and protecting various heads of state. Rachel shares what it takes to protect the President and Vice President, from maintaining elite readiness for split-second decision making to managing sleep consistency across time zones. Dr. Holmes and Rachel breakdown the recovery, fitness, and discipline needed to thrive in a highly demanding, high-stakes job. (00:47) Meet Rachel Otto: First Female United States Secret Service Counter Assault Agent (02:57) Skillset & Training Of A Counter-Assault Agent (05:06) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions (06:00) Rachel’s Experience at The Citadel (12:03) Operating In A Male-Dominated Field & Adapting To Environments (14:27) Rachel’s Experience as a Law Enforcement Officer (16:22) The Mental Aspect: How To Stay Focused In A High Stress Environment (18:55) Crucial Lifestyle Choices To Show Up As A Federal Agent (24:05) Becoming a Federal Agent (27:51) Maintaining Consistency and Discipline (37:45) What It's Like Protecting The President (41:54) Circadian Rhythm, Sleep & Tracking Metrics (50:39) Rachel’s Training: CrossFit, Hyrox, and Exercise Snacks (59:02) Advice For Young Girls Getting Into The Field Support the show Follow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn