Whoop vs Oura – What the Science Says for Triathletes with Shona Halson

Whoop vs Oura – What the Science Says for Triathletes with Shona Halson

Is your wearable helping or hindering your performance?

In this episode, I’m joined by Professor Shona Halson – globally respected expert in sleep, recovery and athletic performance – to unpack what the science actually says about popular wearables like Whoop bands and Oura rings.

With more age group triathletes collecting 24/7 data, it’s easy to get lost in numbers and miss what truly matters. Shona shares her evidence-based insights to help you cut through the hype and use wearables wisely to improve sleep, training and recovery.

In this episode, we cover:

  • How wearables like Whoop and Oura stack up for accuracy

  • What sleep metrics you can actually trust (and which are fluff)

  • Understanding HRV and recovery scores – are they useful?

  • Napping 101: what duration is ideal for triathletes?

  • The sneaky impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep

  • Morning vs overnight data: what’s better for training decisions?

  • Sleep across the menstrual cycle – what the latest research shows

  • Top 3 tips to get the most from your wearable (without losing your mind)

  • Which device is best: Whoop, Oura or something else?

Whether you're already wearing one or considering jumping on board, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you stop obsessing over your data and start using it for smarter recovery and race-day performance.

Links & Resources

Connect with Prof Shona Halson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shonahalson/

👉 Grab the free Triathlon Nutrition Checklist to find out exactly what you're missing:
https://www.dietitianapproved.com/checklist

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