WHOOP Podcast

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The WHOOP Podcast is all about sharing science-backed insights and strategies from the best in the world at what they do. Learn from Olympic champions, CEOs, bestselling authors, and PhDs about the

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September 18, 2024 Using Data to Navigate Ironman Training with Laura Philipp
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Ironman European Champion and Ironman World Championship Bronze Medalist Laura Philipp. Laura is gearing up for the upcoming Ironman World Championship taking place this month in Nice, France. Kristen and Laura discuss Laura’s journey to becoming an Ironman (1:58), training for competition (8:28), using data to improve training (17:50), adjusting training around the menstrual cycle (19:07), Laura’s WHOOP data (29:57), tricks for a good night’s sleep (30:41) and goals going into the 2024 Ironman World Championship (39:44).

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September 11, 2024 Goal Setting, Life Transitions, and Decision Making with Neuroscientist Dr. Maya Shankar
With summer ending, back to school routines happening at home, and the need to get back to healthy habits, we wanted to bring back a fantastic conversation between WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Maya Shankar. Maya is also a former White House Senior Advisor, and creator of the top podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. Kristen and Maya discuss studying violin under Itzhak Perlman (2:22), how a hand injury spurred what Maya calls identity foreclosure (5:21), transitioning to a career in neuroscience (8:48), the endowment effect (16:43), the benefits of the fresh start effect (19:15), how to think about restarting after your goals have been derailed (21:29), the best ways to cement new habits (26:08), the power of data and behavior science (30:18), how to make good decisions (31:57), and the illusion of control (34:49).

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September 04, 2024 How 3x World Champion Patrick Mahomes Relies on Sleep and Recovery
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by 3x World Champion, Patrick Mahomes. Patrick is coming off another championship and gearing up for another grueling season in which he and the Chiefs are trying to accomplish something no other team has done before, three-peat as champions. Mahomes is also getting ready for another major life moment, the birth of his third child. Will and Patrick discuss Patrick’s leadership style in 2023 (1:03), staying injury-free (2:46), nutritional habits (4:35), Patrick’s WHOOP data (5:55), preparing for Super Bowl LVIII (9:31), Patrick’s data from the big game (11:11), and a rapid-fire question round (14:37).

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August 28, 2024 Brittany Mahomes: Family, Fitness, and Partnership with the MVP
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Brittany Mahomes. A lifelong athlete, Brittany played pro soccer briefly before shifting her focus to the fitness and wellness space. Brittany is the co-owner of the NWSL’s Kansas City Current, and she was instrumental in bringing the team’s home field, CPKC Stadium, to fruition this spring. Will and Brittany discuss a big announcement from the Mahomes family (1:04), Brittany’s passion for sport and fitness (1:39), Patrick and Brittany’s competitive nature (3:07), Patrick and Brittany’s relationship (3:44), Brittany’s fitness routine (7:02), recovery tips and diet (9:32), co-owning the KC Current (13:33), what people don’t see about the Mahomes family (16:05), and some rapid fire questions (18:44).

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August 21, 2024 Paul Laursen: How to Improve Your Health with Zone 2 Training
After a number of inquiries about heart rate zones and the best ways to train, we brought back a very popular episode featuring WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes and endurance coach Paul Laursen. Paul is a Zone 2 cardio expert and has competed in 17 Ironman triathlons. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of HIIT Science and co-host of the Training Science Podcast. He’s published over 150 scientific manuscripts and had his work cited more than 15,00 times. Kristen and Paul will discuss how Paul got started training and teaching (3:05), the relationship between the cardiovascular system and the nervous system (6:13), defining the different training zones (10:48), creating a weekly program with cardio zones (24:51), staying balanced with your training (29:08), autonomic recovery and Zone 2 as an active recovery tool (35:17), how Zone 2 can be linked to hormone levels (36:57), Paul’s paper on metabolism and burning fat (41:51), the best medium for Zone 2 training (47:49), training for longevity and VO2 max (50:51), and how Paul thinks about sleep with his athletes (52:38).

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August 14, 2024 How 18 Holes Changed Neal Shipley's Life
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by pro golfer Neal Shipley. Neal has had one of the most memorable years in golf so far during 2024. He went back to back as the low amateur at the Masters and the U.S. Open, which included playing Sunday at Augusta alongside Tiger Woods. A couple weeks after the U.S. Open, Neal officially turned pro and has already achieved a Top 20 and a Top 10 finish in only 5 career pro starts on the PGA Tour. Will and Neal discuss Neal’s Masters experience (1:50), Tiger Woods influencing golf (5:49), growing up and falling in love with golf (11:17), the 2023 US Amateur (15:31), the explosion of WHOOP in golf (19:21), Neal’s US Open experience (25:32), playing on the PGA Tour (29:37), building the perfect golfer (33:53), and what’s next for Neal (41:48).

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August 07, 2024 The Second Brain: The Importance of a Healthy Gut with Dr. Megan Rossi
On this week’s episode WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Kristen Holmes is joined by Dr. Megan Rossi, founder of The Gut Health Doctor. Dr. Rossi is considered one of the most influential gut health specialists internationally. A registered dietitian and nutritionist for the last decade with an award-winning PhD in gut health, which was recognized for its contribution to science, receiving the Dean’s Award for outstanding research. Kristen and Dr. Rossi discuss what is a healthy gut (2:47), Megan’s passion for gut health (7:43), the research gaps in the gut health space (12:00), the gut being the center of the problem (18:57), HRV and gut health (21:13), diet supporting a healthy gut (25:16), gut health and sleep (41:41), gut health and stress (46:12), supplements for gut health (53:46), and gut health and exercise (59:53).

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July 31, 2024 How Joey Gonzalez Brought In-Person Fitness Back to Life at Barry's
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by Barry’s Global CEO, Joey Gonzalez. Joey has an incredible story that starts as a client of Barry’s and ends up in the C-suite. Barry’s is known as the original cardio and strength interval workout, revolutionized fitness, and began the boutique movement. In 2018, Gonzalez was named to Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business list and recently earned his OPM degree from Harvard Business School. Will and Joey discuss Joey’s background and upbringing (2:14), Joey’s first Barry’s class (7:10), what to expect in a Barry’s class (12:25), Joey’s rise through the organization to CEO (19:32), COVID’s impact on Barry’s (33:35), Barry’s today and the vision moving forward (43:58), and Joey’s fitness and nutrition routines (48:22).

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July 24, 2024 What it Takes to be the Fittest Woman on Earth with Katrin Davíðsdóttir
On this week’s episode WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed is joined by fitness legend Katrin Davíðsdóttir. The Icelandic athlete was crowned the "Fittest Woman on Earth" in both 2015 and 2016 at the CrossFit Games. Her background in gymnastics and track and field led to her strong athletic foundation. In March of 2024, Katrín and fellow WHOOP athlete Annie Thorisdottir, launched Empower by Dóttir to help provide insight and training tips to women throughout their fitness journeys. Will and Katrin discuss Katrin getting started in the fitness world (1:57), what makes a good mentor (5:17), becoming the Fittest Woman on Earth (6:34), work ethic and mindset (16:22), how Katrin uses WHOOP (18:24), Katrin’s Surgery and her rehab (21:29), tools to recover from surgery (30:13), tracking in the WHOOP journal (34:33), and what’s next for Katrin (38:45).

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July 17, 2024 Body Composition: Unlocking the Complete Look at Health
On this week’s episode, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Kristen Holmes and WHOOP SVP, Research Algorithms and Data Emily Capodilupo are here to discuss all things body composition. We’re excited to announce we just launched a new feature in the WHOOP app in partnership with Withings. With the feature, WHOOP members can now calculate their body composition, lean body mass percentage, body fat percentage, and weight. Kristen and Emily discuss the foundation of losing weight (1:25), WHOOP as the home for your health (6:32), the feature integration process (8:54), key terms of body composition (10:06), skinny doesn’t mean healthy (17:41), metrics you will see in the feature (20:09), having a more complete look of your health (23:02), and tips for improving your body composition (30:09).

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