Whoop Watch

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Andyboy

Original Poster:

107 posts

213 months

Saturday
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Hi,

Does anyone have one of these Whoop watches that monitors your heart etc? Are they accurate and any good?

Thanks

nordboy

2,310 posts

63 months

Saturday
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Looked into them, but they do seem very much on the pricey side with what is in essence a yearly subscription. Also, they are screen free so not really a watch.

I decided for what it was, £200 a year was too much. I think if you're a serious fitness addict, then you could argue it's a reasonable buy.

jinkster

2,338 posts

169 months

They offer a 1 month trial so maybe worth giving it a go. i had one a while ago and tried it but it wasn't for me given the expensive monthly subscription.

LimaDelta

7,258 posts

231 months

As above, they aren't really a 'watch' as there is no screen. Just a fitness monitor. They are a good Apple/Polar/Garmin alternative for anyone working in a sensitive area which doesn't allow smart watches, but if that is not a concern then I'd just go for a fitness watch personally. I know at least a couple of people who wear both, which just seems daft.

N88

1,310 posts

192 months

Yesterday (08:58)
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The idea is that it’s a distraction free, always on, wearable - rather than a watch.

They’re very good at what they do if you are keen to implement healthy lifestyle changes across your sleep, exercise and nutrition.

I wore mine for 6 months and found that it actually negatively impacted my quality of life. I’d be worried about going to bed on time and not having a glass of wine, rather than enjoying my evening with my partner.

If I woke up and it said my sleep / recovery score was low I’d would affect my mood rather than me basing it on how I actually feel.

I still exercise every day and implement ~90% of what it would suggest, but I’m completely data free now and find myself much happier. I might live 5 years less though!

Edited by N88 on Monday 26th May 09:07


Edited by N88 on Monday 26th May 09:08