Diver Tom Daley on winning Olympic gold, the importance of mindset, and the power of being the truest version of yourself
World-class diver Tom Daley details his journey from child prodigy to Olympic champion, and explains what he’s learned along the way about mindset, visualization, and being the true version of yourself. Tom discusses how he found diving (2:57), becoming world champion at 15 (6:16), coming out (10:01), being your true self (14:01), visualization (15:02), how he uses WHOOP (17:48), mindfulness and meditation (21:29), peaking for the Olympic final (25:18), managing fear (30:03), winning gold (39...
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Olympian Gabby Thomas discusses consistency, visualization, and the mental side of running
Gabby Thomas is one of the fastest women on earth and is a two-time Olympic medalist, but she’s so much more than just an athlete. Gabby graduated from Harvard, where she studied neurobiology and global health, and is currently studying for her Master’s degree in epidemiology at the University of Texas at Austin, all while maintaining her elite training schedule. Gabby joins the WHOOP Podcast to discuss her journey to running (2:12), how the difference between peak performance and poor perfor...
22 Syys 202151min
Super Bowl champion Eli Manning on training your mind, reducing injury, and the role belief plays in success.
Eli Manning is one of the most durable players in NFL history. He started 210 straight games over a 13 year span, and led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories along the way. He details how visualization, mindset, and belief played a key role in his career. Eli sits down with Will Ahmed to discuss growing up in a football family (2:54), learning from his older brother Peyton (5:43), the 2004 draft (8:54), the importance of teamwork (12:19), his keys to durability (14:30), the ...
15 Syys 202149min
Introducing WHOOP 4.0 and WHOOP Body Featuring Any-Wear Technology
WHOOP 4.0 is here. Will Ahmed and WHOOP Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer John Capodilupo talk about everything you need to know about WHOOP 4.0, how it was made, and how it will help improve your performance. They dive deep on all the new features with the 4.0, including WHOOP Body featuring Any-Wear Technology, SpO2 and skin temperature measuring, the new Health Monitor, and the updated Sleep Coach with haptic alerts. Will and John discuss the new era of WHOOP (0:26), WHOOP Body (2:54...
8 Syys 202135min
NASCAR Driver Aric Almirola on life in the driver’s seat and the importance of recovery
Hot cars, high speeds, and hours of deep focus are required to excel in racecar driving. NASCAR driver Aric Almirola shares firsthand what it’s like to be in the driver’s seat and manage the physical and mental strains that come with being a professional driver. Aric discusses how his grandfather inspired him to start racing (3:08), the injuries he's dealt with and the toll racing takes on your body (5:12), driving a car in a 140 degree cockpit (9:45), the G-Load of racing (11:11), how he foc...
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Mental Performance: World-renowned sports psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr discusses energy, stress, and finding purpose
Dr. Jim Loehr, one of the world’s leading experts on sports psychology, joins the WHOOP Podcast for an in-depth discussion on mental performance. Dr. Loehr joins VP of Performance Kristen Holmes to share what he’s learned in over 30 years of research. He dives deep on mental toughness, the connection between physical and mental strength, how to manage your energy levels and overcome stress, and the importance of finding your purpose in life. Dr. Loehr discusses mental toughness (2:38), perfor...
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Pro Runner Colleen Quigley on Finding Your Path, Managing Injury, and Understanding Your Values
Colleen Quigley says she never dreamed of being an Olympian, but when she started running in high school, she found herself on a path that would make her one of America’s top track and field athletes. Colleen joins the WHOOP Podcast to share her journey to the top of her sport, and what she’s learned about herself along the way. She also details her struggles with injuries and how mindset is an important tool in overcoming physical setbacks. She discusses getting into running late (2:50), ove...
18 Elo 202156min
Dr. Kelly Starrett shares everything you need to know about mobility, injury prevention, and performing at your best.
Dr. Kelly Starrett, a world-renowned performance and mobility expert, explains how mobility is so much more than just technique for injury prevention – it’s one of the fundamental keys to unlocking your best performance. Kelly sits down with Mike Lombardi for a wide-ranging discussion on how to improve your range of motion and what he believes are the benchmarks to good human functioning. He details why he uses WHOOP (2:20), the importance of movement (6:30), avoiding the "training until you ...
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