WHOOP long term review
Analysing WHOOP's trend data
May 31, 2023 - Willem L. Middelkoop
This Monday I completed 235KM on my fixed gear bike during the Fietselfstedentocht 2023. It was a nice ride with fair weather and favourable wind conditions. Yet, I took the challenge seriously and prepared myself with some proper training. In this post I'll have a look at the trend data from my WHOOP in preparation for the Elfstedentocht.
Continue reading![My HRV measurements going down... as result from lack of training during my family's move from the city to country side](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_00_My-HRV-measurements-going-down-as-result-from-lack-of-training-during-my-family-s-move-from-the-city_500px.jpg)
![Training has its effects: my average HRV is trending upwards again!](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_08_Training-has-its-effects-my-average-HRV-is-trending-upwards-again_500px.png)
![Collecting all stamps to earn a](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_12_Collecting-all-stamps-to-earn-a-Elfstedenkruisje-medal_500px.jpg)
![Garmin's highly detailed data from the Edge 1030 Plus includes: heart rate, power, location, respiratory rate, pedal balance, cadence, temperature and distance](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_14_Garmin-s-highly-detailed-data-from-the-Edge-1030-Plus-includes-heart-rate-power-location-respiratory_500px.png)
![Through the Frisian country side during the Fietselfstedentocht 2023](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_11_Through-the-Frisian-country-side-during-the-Fietselfstedentocht-2023_500px.jpg)
![I have gained weight as I lost fitness: confirming that WHOOP is on to something: there seems to be an inverse correlation between my weight and HRV trends](/blog/2023-05-31_impact-of-training/images/i_01_I-have-gained-weight-as-I-lost-fitness-confirming-that-WHOOP-is-on-to-something-there-seems-to-be-an_500px.png)