Why collect data about your health?
Why you should wear a biometric sensor
Jan. 14, 2022 - Willem L. Middelkoop
How often do you look in the mirror? Probably more than a few times a week! I have been thinking about this ever since I received my newest WHOOP 4.0 biometric sensor. It's great. But, why do I wear it? What value does it provide? Why should you wear it?
Continue reading![The WHOOP sensor is small - smaller than many regular watches](/blog/2022-01-14_wearing-whoop-4-0/images/i_02_The-WHOOP-sensor-is-small-smaller-than-many-regular-watches_500px.jpg)
![Better choices, better health, more fun! (even when it's freezing!)](/blog/2022-01-14_wearing-whoop-4-0/images/i_07_Better-choices-better-health-more-fun-even-when-it-s-freezing_500px.jpg)
![Worn on the bicep, WHOOP easily hides under your clothing - indicated with blue arrows - keeping your wrists free for mechanical watches](/blog/2022-01-14_wearing-whoop-4-0/images/i_04_Worn-on-the-bicep-WHOOP-easily-hides-under-your-clothing-indicated-with-blue-arrows-keeping-your-wri_500px.jpg)
![WHOOP 4.0 is smaller than its predecessor - packs more sensor technology - allows for easy charging while wearing it](/blog/2022-01-14_wearing-whoop-4-0/images/i_01_WHOOP-4-0-is-smaller-than-its-predecessor-packs-more-sensor-technology-allows-for-easy-charging-whil_500px.png)
![Designed to be worn 24/7, the WHOOP strap collects biometric data over a longitudinal period of time - providing you with personalised insights in your health and fitness](/blog/2022-01-14_wearing-whoop-4-0/images/i_00_Designed-to-be-worn-24-7-the-WHOOP-strap-collects-biometric-data-over-a-longitudinal-period-of-time-_500px.jpg)
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