61. Unlocking Your Bodys Potential with WHOOP CEO Will Ahmed

Published: May 14, 2024, 7:30 a.m.

Key takeaways you\u2019ll learn in this episode:\n\nWhat is heart rate variability and why is it important?\n\nTop sleep hacks for the best recovery.\n\nWhy WHOOP partnered with OpenAI for the future of wearable technology.\n\n\nGrab Your WHOOP Here:\nhttp://join.whoop.com/ultimate\n\nGet weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/\n\nFor more info on Gary, please click here: \u2060\u2060https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka\n\nOrder The 1 Genetic Test That Will Give You Results For Life Here:\n\u2060\u2060\u2060https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/genetic-testing?utm_source=gbrecka\u2060\u2060\n\nGet The Supplements That Gary Recommends Here:\n\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://10xhealthnetwork.com/pages/supplements?utm_source=gbrecka\n\nSign up for 10X Health Affiliate Program\nhttps://10xhealthsystem.com/GBaffiliate\n\nECHO GO PLUS HYDROGEN WATER BOTTLE\nhttp://echowater.com\n\nBODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER\nhttps://bodyhealth.com/ultimate\n\nAre you looking to optimize your sleep, recovery, and performance? In this episode of The Ultimate Human Podcast, Gary Brecker sits down with Will Ahmed, CEO and Founder of WHOOP! They\u2019re taking a deep dive into wearable technology and big data to improve health and longevity. You\u2019ll learn about the science of heart rate variability, optimizing sleep tracking, and the predictive analytics that are being used to identify potential health issues before it\u2019s too late. If you\u2019ve been looking into different wearable technologies to help you improve your performance, you\u2019re going to love this episode with Will Ahmed!\n\n00:00 - Who is Will Ahmed, the CEO of WHOOP?\n03:30 - Why did he start WHOOP?\n07:00 - What is heart rate variability and why is it important?\n13:00 - How does sleep impact recovery?\n19:00 - Top sleep hacks for the best recovery.\n27:00 - Is it bad for your recovery to sleep next to your spouse?\n30:30 - Why you should wear blue-light-blocking glasses a few hours before bed.\n41:00 - Gary Brecka\u2019s morning routine with hydrogen gases.\n46:30 - What does the Strain metric on WHOOP mean?\n53:30 - How did WHOOP track COVID-19?\n01:00:30 - Why WHOOP partnered with OpenAI.\n01:03:30 - What is the future of wearable technology?\n01:11:00 - Are wearable technologies the future of cardiology?\n01:13:00 - How he built a multi-billion dollar business.\n01:17:00 - What was Will Ahmed\u2019s hardest moment in business?\n01:23:30 - Why you need to be obsessed with the problem you are solving.\n01:25:00 - Why you should always strive to live in gratitude.\n\nConnect with Will Ahmed here: @willahmed\n\nGary Brecka: @garybrecka\nThe Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod\nSubscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast\n\nThe Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user\u2019s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices