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Author: David Syvertsen and Sam Rhee

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S7E208: From Whoop To WurQ: Making Wearables Work For You
Episode 208
Monday, 12 January, 2026

We break down how wearables actually help you train, recover, and stay healthy, from Whoop and Apple Watch to the CrossFit-focused WURQ. The talk digs into accuracy, friction, and how to use data without letting it run your life.• shifting from ego lifting to longevity and readiness• what Whoop gets right about sleep, HRV and day strain• where WURQ shines on reps, rest time and pacing• limits of automation and the cost of extra setup• using trends over single-day scores to guide choices• potential for AI, video and smart fabrics in next-gen trackers• injury risk, asymmetry and ROM as future insights• nutrition links, macro estimation and hydration cues• choosing a wearable based on your real goalThank you, everybody, for taking the time out of your day to listen to the Herd Fit podcast. Be on the lookout for next week's episode