late Posted September 17, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 17, 2019 Whoops is a high tech fitness tracker. This is not like the other ones, at least not like the ones I know about. With the exception of EPOC (which is similar). Doubt I will be able to get one any time soon, but definitely something to keep an eye on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 17, 2019 15 minutes ago, late said: Whoops is a high tech fitness tracker. This is not like the other ones, at least not like the ones I know about. With the exception of EPOC (which is similar). Doubt I will be able to get one any time soon, but definitely something to keep an eye on. Probably should just expand your research a bit? I opted against getting a Whoop. Not a fan of their subscription model. I believe an Apple Watch track HRV now, and the Apple Watch is far more multi-functional than a Whoop. But, yes, Whoop is interesting, but seems like just not "good enough" or high enough on a bang-for-your-buck ranking - which means SW might like one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted September 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Probably should just expand your research a bit? I opted against getting a Whoop. Not a fan of their subscription model. I believe an Apple Watch track HRV now, and the Apple Watch is far more multi-functional than a Whoop. But, yes, Whoop is interesting, but seems like just not "good enough" or high enough on a bang-for-your-buck ranking - which means SW might like one The Apple watch doesn't have the analytics Whoop does to guide you. You do that on your own. One of the things I like about EPOC is that it will tell you the type of workout you need to do. I imagine Whoop does that, at least given their emphasis on analytics, it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, late said: The Apple watch doesn't have the analytics Whoop does to guide you. You do that on your own. One of the things I like about EPOC is that it will tell you the type of workout you need to do. I imagine Whoop does that, at least given their emphasis on analytics, it should. They have to have some "depth" to what they are offering, for sure. I'm more in line with the "whatever extra they are offering is likely overkill for 99% of us and the 1% who can benefit from it might be better served having a coach doing it for us instead." But I do love the tech, the numbers, and history over a long period of time to really help me visualize how much things change - better or worse - as I age and vary my routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted September 17, 2019 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: They have to have some "depth" to what they are offering, for sure. I'm more in line with the "whatever extra they are offering is likely overkill for 99% of us and the 1% who can benefit from it might be better served having a coach doing it for us instead." But I do love the tech, the numbers, and history over a long period of time to really help me visualize how much things change - better or worse - as I age and vary my routines. I am very susceptible to overtraining, so that depth would help me avoid half killing myself. A coach would be close to useless for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, late said: I am very susceptible to overtraining, so that depth would help me avoid half killing myself. A coach would be close to useless for me. Yet a "watch"/"fitness device" would help???? That seems backwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smudge ★ Posted September 17, 2019 Popular Post Share #7 Posted September 17, 2019 I just sit my ass on my bike and start pedalling. When I'm done, I pay my bike on the saddle and say, "Good ride, Bike!" Done. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted September 17, 2019 Share #8 Posted September 17, 2019 Someone asked about my steps and tracking..lol my fit bit died a few years back..and I quit tracking..I do track miles biked and average speed but not much else... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
late Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted September 17, 2019 34 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Yet a "watch"/"fitness device" would help???? That seems backwards. I have no doubt it would be for a lot of people. Just not me. I am so far from structured rides it isn't funny. I just ride, and I would like to know when my goose is getting cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted September 17, 2019 Share #10 Posted September 17, 2019 I just ride as hard as I can until I start throwing up in my mouth, then slow down just a bit. I do that for as long as I can until I am super tired then I get off my bike. Itbisba good thing when that happens close to home 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted September 18, 2019 Share #11 Posted September 18, 2019 @Zephyr I kind of want to laugh, but also want to give you a hug. Bless your heart. My Garmin tracks Vo2 max. It says I have the fitness level of a 50 year old. I’m 52. Ner...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted September 18, 2019 Share #12 Posted September 18, 2019 I just ride, I use Strava and it shows how I’m doing compared to the past. I surprised myself when I had a personal best on the last hour of my birthday ride. I wanted to get it done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 18, 2019 Share #13 Posted September 18, 2019 4 hours ago, roadsue said: My Garmin tracks Vo2 max. It says I have the fitness level of a 50 year old. I’m 52. Ner...... The Garmin's VO2 max metric is one I wonder about. I have never "trained" for it, and don't really know how Garmin calculates it, so I wonder if I should be working on it or if it has relatively little value to me as a non-racer. It has held steady over the past year, according to the Web, is likely to start going down over time. Maybe I will hit the purple zone before then(!) but I'm happy enough where it is now. And, as I am going try out the Wahoo Elemnt soon, I'll have to see if it exports to Garmin directly, or I'll need to do some workarounds. It is surprising Strava doesn't seem to have VO2 Max. It may be Garmin device specific Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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