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61. Unlocking Your Body’s Potential with WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed


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Key takeaways you’ll learn in this episode:

  • What is heart rate variability and why is it important?
  • Top sleep hacks for the best recovery.
  • Why WHOOP partnered with OpenAI for the future of wearable technology.

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    Are you looking to optimize your sleep, recovery, and performance? In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, Gary Brecker sits down with Will Ahmed, CEO and Founder of WHOOP! They’re taking a deep dive into wearable technology and big data to improve health and longevity. You’ll learn about the science of heart rate variability, optimizing sleep tracking, and the predictive analytics that are being used to identify potential health issues before it’s too late. If you’ve been looking into different wearable technologies to help you improve your performance, you’re going to love this episode with Will Ahmed!


    00:00 - Who is Will Ahmed, the CEO of WHOOP?

    03:30 - Why did he start WHOOP?

    07:00 - What is heart rate variability and why is it important?

    13:00 - How does sleep impact recovery?

    19:00 - Top sleep hacks for the best recovery.

    27:00 - Is it bad for your recovery to sleep next to your spouse?

    30:30 - Why you should wear blue-light-blocking glasses a few hours before bed.

    41:00 - Gary Brecka’s morning routine with hydrogen gases.

    46:30 - What does the Strain metric on WHOOP mean?

    53:30 - How did WHOOP track COVID-19?

    01:00:30 - Why WHOOP partnered with OpenAI.

    01:03:30 - What is the future of wearable technology?

    01:11:00 - Are wearable technologies the future of cardiology?

    01:13:00 - How he built a multi-billion dollar business.

    01:17:00 - What was Will Ahmed’s hardest moment in business?

    01:23:30 - Why you need to be obsessed with the problem you are solving.

    01:25:00 - Why you should always strive to live in gratitude.


    Connect with Will Ahmed here: @willahmed


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    Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. It is not intended for diagnosing or treating any health condition. Always consult a licensed healthcare professional before making health or wellness decisions.


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