Struggling to trust your fitness tracker—or your own instincts?

In this episode of “Random Fit,” hosts Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, dive deep into the “wearable dilemma”: balancing biometric data from wearables like Oura Ring, Garmin, WHOOP, and Apple Watch with how you actually feel day-to-day.

What you’ll learn:

·      How fitness wearables can trigger anxiety and “orthosomnia”—the obsession with perfect sleep data

·      Why comparing daily data is less helpful than tracking trends over weeks and months

·      The psychological impact of the Nocebo Effect and how mindset shapes your performance

·      How to interpret key metrics like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Resting Heart Rate

·      Practical strategies for balancing technology and intuition—including the benefits of “analog days” and body awareness

·      The Recovery Stack Pyramid: Building a science-backed foundation for optimal recovery

Perfect for you if you:

·      Rely on wearables for fitness, recovery, or sleep insights

·      Worry your devices might add more stress than solutions

·      Want actionable advice on using tech for better—not just more—wellness 

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