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Whoop

Meaning

Whoop is a sophisticated, strap-based wearable technology that continuously monitors and quantifies an individual’s physiological strain, recovery status, and sleep quality through proprietary algorithms. It utilizes photoplethysmography (PPG) to track heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV), and resting heart rate (RHR), translating these raw data points into actionable metrics like a daily “Recovery Score” and “Strain Score.” Clinically, Whoop data provides objective, longitudinal insight into the autonomic nervous system balance, helping individuals and practitioners modulate training load and lifestyle factors to optimize hormonal adaptation and prevent overtraining syndrome.