“The opportunity here is using research on the physiological side and on the psychological side to understand what are the things that we need to focus on.”
— KRISTEN HOLMES
In this episode, we are joined by Kirsten Holmes. As Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, Kristen drives thought leadership by engaging with industry-leading researchers and partners to better understand individual and team biometric and performance data across high stakes verticals. Kristen also works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, and NCAA Athletes/Teams in the world helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior.
Show Notes:
(00:06:56) How did Kristen get interested in wearable technology?
(00:09:01) What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)?
(00:11:50) Perception vs. Internal Signal in terms of Recovery
(00:13:51) Whoops isn't a step tracker
(00:16:40) Providing Information on areas of improvement
(00:18:54) Quality of Sleep
(00:20:45) Consistency of Sleep and Compromising on the weekends
(00:22:18) Getting through sleep deprivation
(00:23:22) Blue light blocking glasses
(00:25:43) Dr. Andrew Huberman and sky transitions
(00:27:09) Sunlight, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and effect on physical states
(00:29:06) General Guidelines and then find what works best for you
(00:32:24) Iterative Process and Domino Effect
(00:34:11) Intermittent Fasting to improve behaviors
(00:35:18) Auto Regulation
(00:37:55) Magnesium benefits before bed
(00:40:38) Research with Whoop
(00:42:43) COVID-19 and Resilience
(00:45:51) Psychophysiology
(00:50:04) What is a meaning framework and where to start?
(00:53:11) Closing
For more content head to https://feedingcuriosity.net/
