Episode 152 - Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at WHOOP

Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres start the show with plenty to celebrate. It's Train With The Best's four year anniversary and to celebrate they've launched a brand new online program. You can find it here: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/train-with-the-best and use the code POD for 20% off as a podcast listener.

Then, Kristen Holmes, VP of Performance Science at Whoop, joins Craig Hoffman and Chris Gorres for a dive into data and how to use it. They discuss how HRV data can be used to moderate training and the other things it can tell us - including cognitive performance. They also discuss strategies to maximize adaptations for performance and recovery as well as how Whoop data can be properly contextualized.

They wrap up the conversation by talking about an upcoming study on how menstrual cycles affect training and recovery and how trainers and athletes can look forward to using its results.

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Craig is an official Whoop affiliate! You can join him on Whoop by getting $30 off your membership at join.whoop.com/hoffman.

Our theme music was made by Jamarian Bates. You can contact him via Soundcloud here: @jaybates40oz!