Whoop users can unlock advanced features by understanding their device's capabilities. Leveraging the Strength Trainer post-workout, rather than during, allows for accurate "muscular load" calculations and higher strain scores without mid-session editing. Simply record the workout type, and Whoop will prompt you to attach strength data afterward.
A hidden feature allows users to view a long, horizontal heart rate graph by turning their phone sideways on the home screen, highlighting sleep and workouts.
Custom weekly plans are an underrated tool for focusing data into actionable tasks. Users can select pre-made plans or create custom ones, tracking journal answers and gathered data like sleep consistency.
The "daily outlook" feature within Whoop Coach offers a comprehensive rundown of recent performance and areas for focus, providing more utility than the corner "W" button which often defaults to workout design.
Widgets can display strain and recovery in a classic concentric circle format, offering key metrics like HRV and estimated calories burned, with optional display for sleep score.
Broadcast your heart rate to gym equipment like treadmills or ellipticals for real-time display on the machine while still tracking your workout in the Whoop app. This feature can be toggled from the device settings.
Beyond the standard wristband, Whoop devices can be worn in bicep bands or integrated into specialized clothing like sports bras and boxer shorts. For temporary needs, athletic tape can secure the device to the skin.
Custom bedtime recommendations, found by tapping the recommended bedtime card on the home screen, help users catch up on sleep or improve consistency. Users can set weekly schedules for alarms or sleep duration goals, aiming to "meet," "perform," or "peak."
Journal entries should be selective, focusing only on items that impact recovery and are not consistently done or never done. This ensures the journal remains a useful tool for goal achievement and relevant data collection.
Charging the Whoop device during a shower is a practical approach. Removing the band for hygiene and then charging if the battery is low avoids discomfort from a damp band or the bulk of the power pack during wear.