Whoop: A Doctor's Definitive Review After 3 Months of Use

Hi! I'm Dr. Luca Leoni, and today I want to update you on my experience after three months of using Whoop , the vital signs monitoring device that I have tested extensively.

If you've read my previous articles, you'll know that I shared first impressions after a week and another update after the first month .

Now, after three months, I have some more in-depth thoughts and a few tricks I want to share with you, especially on using Anywear garments, created specifically for the device.

Whoop: What it is and how it works

If you're not familiar with the Whoop yet, it's a device that primarily fits into a band-like bracelet that you wear on your wrist.

It is designed to monitor parameters such as sleep , recovery , physical exertion and stress .

If, however, you don't like having a device on your wrist, the company has created a line of clothing called Anywear , which offers the possibility of inserting the Whoop into a dedicated compartment in your clothing, such as boxers or briefs, thus allowing you to monitor your parameters while playing sports or sleeping, without having to wear the bracelet.

Anywear Garments: My Experience

One of the features that struck me is the ability to use Anywear garments .

I was looking for a solution that would allow me to sleep while monitoring my sleep without the inconvenience of wearing a bracelet on my wrist.

I have to be honest though: despite my expectations, using these clothes has not solved all my problems.

I purchased the Anywear women's boxers (yes, you read that right, women's! They were out of men's and I didn't have a problem with that).

I found them comfortable, but I didn't notice a significant improvement in measuring REM sleep , which was my main goal.

Even with these clothes, the device was unable to correctly detect this sleep phase.

The REM Sleep Problem: How I Solved It

The main reason I decided to try the Whoop with the Anywear was to solve the problem of measuring REM sleep .

Unfortunately, even using them, I couldn't get an accurate measurement if I wore the device on my ankle, as I prefer.

However, I found a simple solution: I moved the device further forward on the ankle .

With this small tweak, I finally started getting more reliable data on REM sleep.

I tested this solution for four consecutive nights, and the monitoring was accurate without any issues.

Weekly and Monthly Reports: An In-Depth Analysis

One of the features I appreciate most about Whoop is the ability to receive weekly and monthly reports on your metrics.

Every week you receive an email summarizing your physical effort , sleep , recovery and stress levels.

It's a very handy way to track your progress and understand how your body reacts to different activities.

Whoop works on a subscription basis.

I know many are skeptical of subscriptions, but in this case it makes sense: you are not paying for the bracelet , which is just a plastic thing, but for the algorithm that constantly processes and improves the data collected.

This is the real strength of the Whoop, and the reason why its features continue to improve.

The cost of the subscription and my decision to stop it

After three months of use, I decided to stop my monthly subscription, which costs about €30 per month.

I had already obtained enough data to have a clear idea of ​​my parameters and I no longer felt the need to monitor them.

If you're curious to try it, I recommend taking advantage of the one-month free trial , where you only pay around €12 for shipping and the device.

Sports Tracking: The Whoop for Sports

While I haven't used the Anywear during workouts (I much prefer keeping it on my ankle) I have tested the Whoop in a variety of sports, including boxing and weightlifting .

I found the device to be very accurate in detecting the onset of physical activity, constantly monitoring parameters such as calories burned , heart rate and physical effort .

I compared the data with those of my Apple Watch Series 5 , and I must say that the results were very similar, which confirms the reliability of the Whoop even for those who want to use it mainly for sports.

I also tried it in the pool, and thanks to the hydrophobic straps (or, to use a more common term, " water repellent "), I had no problems tracking activities in the water.

Conclusions: Is Whoop worth using?

After three months, I can say that the Whoop is a great device if you want to track your sleep , recovery , exercise and stress in detail.

The option to wear it on your ankle, or take advantage of Anywear apparel, is a plus if you don't like having something on your wrist at night or during exercise.

Keep in mind, however, that parameters measured at the ankle, such as oxygen saturation , may be slightly lower than those measured in other areas of the body.

If you're interested in trying it out, I recommend taking advantage of the one-month free trial .

It only costs €12, so you can see if the device is right for you without having to immediately sign up for a long-term subscription.

Ultimately, if you're not convinced, you can always put it aside.

Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or want to share your experience with Whoop.

Greetings from Dr. Luca.