On this month's edition of the WHOOP Podcast How To Series, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with Registered Sports Dietician, Angie Asche to explore what it really means to fuel for performance as an athlete. Angie has worked with a variety of professional athletes in the MLB, NHL and more, optimizing their nutrition habits to perform at their peak.

Angie outlines the importance of prioritizing the three macronutrients – carbohydrates, proteins, and fats – and how to ensure you’re getting the right amount of each. This episode dives into why the timing of meals is so important, explaining the impacts nutrition has on sleep and recovery. Angie and Dr. Holmes unpack the fine line between aesthetics and performance and how under-fueling affects both male and female athletes.

(00:50) WHOOP Rapid Fire Q’s

(01:50) Prioritizing Macronutrients As An Athlete

(03:17) Under Fueling: Balancing Aesthetics and Performance

(05:11) Common Symptoms of Under Fueling

(06:58) Impact of Under Fuelling On Sleep and Recovery

(07:42) Fasting’s Impact on Performance

(09:42) Importance of Nutrient Timing

(12:24) Late-Night Eating: How Does It Impact Sleep and Recovery?

(15:39) Food Sensitivity Tests: Are They Worth The Hype?

(19:02) Knowing Inflammation: Chronic Versus Acute

(23:47) Do You Need To Supplement Nutrients As An Athlete?

(27:16) Supplement Absorption and Daily Nutrition

(32:35) Benefits of Prebiotics & Probiotics

(33:57) Why Your Body Needs Fiber & Where To Get It

(35:07) How To Track Macros

(38:46) Intuitive Eating: What Your Body Needs & When

(40:48) Long-Term Effects of Under Fueling

(41:46) The Nutrients Many Female Athletes Are Missing

(44:51) Nourishment Over Numbers: Changing Mindsets On Restrictive Eating

(49:30) Metabolic Health: The Nutrients To Improve Your Metabolism

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On this week’s episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell, physician and certified sleep specialist, to discuss the importance of sleep training from infancy to adulthood. Dr. Holliday-Bell explains how building consistent sleep habits supports long-term health by reducing risks like cardiovascular disease, anxiety, and depression, while also improving daily energy, focus, and creativity. Dr. Holliday-Bell shares her insights from her own experience sleep training her infant and breaks down the variety of methods parents can use to help their children sleep through the night. Emily and Dr. Holliday-Bell discuss the need for setting solid sleep routines for your toddler, teen, and evolving with these habits as your children grow up. Ultimately, Dr. Holliday-Bell reveals the key to supporting your child’s sleep is supporting your own.

(00:54) Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell’s Background and Intro

(03:18) WHOOP Rapid Fire Q’s

(04:03) Importance of Regulating Your Own Sleep to Help Your Child

(05:42) How You Sleep As A Child Impacts Your Sleep As An Adult

(06:31) Skills & Behaviors You Need For Your Child’s Sleep Routine

(09:36) The Three Habits To Try Before Seeking Help From Your Pediatrician

(10:30) Life Through Sleep Stages: Newborn, Infancy, and Adulthood

(15:52) How To Sleep Train Your Toddler

(17:22) Importance of Whole Family Sleep Hygiene

(20:30) Common Misconceptions About Sleep and Sleep Training

(30:50) What To Look For In A Sleep Specialist

(33:50) Sleep For Teens: How To Ensure Your Teen Is Sleeping Effectively

(36:58) Sleep Patterns and Puberty: How Parents Can Help?

(42:40) How To Reduce Sleep Deprivation

(47:55) Wearables and Sleep Tracking for Parents & Kids

(49:15) Dr. Holliday-Bell’s Message For Kids, Teens, & Parents

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This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO, Will Ahmed, sits down with 3x Olympic Gold Medalist, Aly Raisman to discuss the ins and outs of Aly’s gymnastics career. Aly opens up about her experience training, the intense pressures of elite competition, and how it took a toll on her body. Through her experience with burnout and anxiety, Aly shares the lessons she’s learned about recovery, self-care and taking care of her body and mind. Will and Aly go through Aly’s top WHOOP journal behaviors that help her feel recovered, such as gardening, learning, and time spent with loved ones.

This episode offers inspiring insight on resilience, balance, and the importance of listening to your body to support your overall health.

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(00:54) Aly Raisman on Growing Up in Boston

(02:10) Aly’s Introduction to Gymnastics

(03:14) Choosing Gymnastics At A Young Age: Training and Technique

(05:23) Drive As The Fuel For Greatness

(07:29) Building A Support System & Navigating Perfectionism

(11:20) Self-Motivation & Pushing Yourself To Be The Best

(14:28) Healthy vs Unhealthy Aspects of Being an Olympic Athlete

(20:31) Recovery in Olympic-Level Sport

(27:12) Nutrition and Body Image in Elite Gymnastics

(34:47) How Aly is Redefining Recovery

(42:57) Mental Health Advocacy & Awareness

(47:41) Aly’s Toolkit To Protecting Mental Health

(50:18) Finding Purpose and Fulfillment

(56:42) Sleep Metrics and Habits to Help Recover

(01:01:29) How Aly Uses WHOOP: The Mental & Physical Health Benefits

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