You may have spotted this screen-free strap on wrists recently and that’s because it’s the hottest new item in wearables.
The simple strap is the latest fitness-tracking wearable from WHOOP, designed not only for elite athletes but for anyone who wants to understand and get the best out of their body.
The WHOOP 4.0 band is designed to track crucial health and fitness metrics around the clock, and provide guidance on how you should train to get the most out of your workout.
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One of its points of difference is that it can be worn 24/7.
With a wireless battery pack you never have to take it off to charge.
And that means it’s also one of the best in the business for tracking sleep.
Currently available on Amazon with 10 per cent off the new WHOOP must-have comes in at $341.10 (including 12 month WHOOP membership and access to the WHOOP app) and reviewers say it’s worth every cent.
“Absolutely brilliant,” said one of the hundreds of global reviews.
“It already shows me my sleep patterns, stress levels, recovery rate, and so much more. It is brilliant for those wanting to improve their health and optimise their performance.”
“WHOOP is life changing,” said another.
“I use it for sleep, recovery and work outs. For workouts, if I am amber or red , I know I cant go as hard as if green. I can also measure the impact of different types of workouts (strain). I have genuinely seen my fitness improve since I have had it (about 3 months) and I have been working out regularly for 20 years.”
“Addicted to the WHOOP life,” said a third.
“This is a game changer. Forget your Garmins, Apple Watches and FitBits. This thing is epic.”
When you get started on WHOOP, you set a goal for yourself.
The device then records your heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygenation levels, breathing rate, and skin temperature throughout each day.
By measuring how much stress you experience through life and exercise, how well you recover from it, and how well you sleep it can give recommendations on how you can improve your performance as well as tailor your lifestyle, habits and training programs.
The WHOOP strap is also screen-free to make it less distracting and reviewers say they love how minimalist it is.
“The design is sleek and comfortable to wear all day long. I hardly notice it on my wrist, which is perfect for someone like me who’s always on the move,” said one happy customer on Amazon.
For more information or to buy the WHOOP 4.0 head to Amazon here.