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Daily WHOOP Wear Unlocks Better Sleep, Activity, and Health — Here’s the Proof.
Across nearly 1 million days and nights of data, one thing is clear: the more consistently members wear WHOOP, the better their health.
Boston, MA — April 12th, 2025 — A groundbreaking new study published in Sensors highlights a powerful connection between consistent WHOOP usage and improved health outcomes. Drawing from nearly one million days and nights of data, WHOOP researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that wearing WHOOP daily is strongly associated with better sleep, lower resting heart rate, increased heart rate variability, and more physical activity.
The study analyzed 12 weeks of biometric, sleep, and activity data from nearly 12,000 WHOOP members. The results are simple, powerful, and clear: consistent WHOOP wear isn’t just a habit—it’s a catalyst for better health.
Key Findings
1. Lower Resting Heart Rate (RHR) and Higher Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Members who wore WHOOP daily had an RHR nearly 1 bpm lower than those who wore it less than 5 days a week. Even more striking, during weeks when individuals wore WHOOP more than their norm, their RHR dropped by nearly 2 bpm, and HRV rose by over 1 ms.
Just a 1 bpm increase in RHR is associated with a 3% rise in all-cause mortality risk.
2. More—and Better—Sleep Daily wearers logged an average of 20 extra minutes of sleep per night and exhibited 4.6 percentage points higher sleep consistency. In fact, it’s been found that sleep consistency is a more critical determinant of mortality risk than sleep duration alone.
3. Increased Physical Activity Members who wore WHOOP every day recorded over 90 additional minutes of activity per week on average. Their consistent movement patterns translated into stronger biometric improvements.
The more consistent the wear, the more consistent the motion—and the momentum toward better health.
A Feedback Loop for Health
The study’s longitudinal analysis revealed that the benefits of frequent WHOOP wear weren’t limited to comparisons between different individuals. Within-person changes showed that in weeks when someone increased their wear time:
- RHR decreased
- Sleep was longer and more consistent
- Activity levels rose
Further analysis using Granger causality models confirmed that increased wear frequency predicted a lower RHR the next day, demonstrating WHOOP’s unique power as both a monitoring and influencing tool.
WHOOP: Much More Than a Tracker
This research underscores the role of WHOOP as an active driver of healthier behavior. Unlike passive fitness trackers, WHOOP functions as an always-on coach, helping members train smarter, recover better, and stay in tune with their bodies. The more consistently you wear WHOOP, the more likely you are to make choices that support long-term health.
Consistency isn’t just key—it’s the catalyst. This study affirms our belief that WHOOP helps members build habits that last.
Whether you're striving for peak performance, better recovery, or lasting wellness, daily WHOOP wear sets the foundation for transformative results. Join thousands of members harnessing the power of 24/7 biometric feedback.
Interview time with the researchers is available upon request.
About WHOOP
WHOOP, the human performance company, offers a wearable health and fitness coach to help people achieve their goals. The WHOOP membership provides best-in-class wearable technology, actionable feedback, and recommendations across recovery, sleep, training, and health. WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG offer groundbreaking health innovations, including cardiovascular health features; Healthspan which quantifies Pace of Aging and provides members with their WHOOP Age; and first-of-its-kind wearable Blood Pressure Insights. WHOOP is the perfect health companion for anyone looking to optimize their health and performance. Founded in 2012, WHOOP is based in Boston and has raised more than $400 million in venture capital. WHOOP is available to ship in 56 markets worldwide and the WHOOP app is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish (Latin America). WHOOP can be purchased on Amazon across the U.S., U.K., and Australia, as well as Best Buy (U.S.) Dick’s Sporting Goods (U.S.), Flipkart (India) and Virgin Megastore (GCC), and more.
To learn more or start a one-month free trial, visit whoop.com and connect with WHOOP on Instagram, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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