WHOOP Podcast

On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Global Music Star, Niall Horan, for a candid conversation about fame, creativity, and staying grounded. From auditioning for the hit show X Factor to navigating One Direction’s rapid rise, Niall reflects on gratitude, pressure, and what it really feels like to perform in front large audiences around the world.Niall shares his experience with the reality of songwriting, building a life beyond music through golf and entrepreneurship, and how WHOOP helps his routine and recovery to stay sharp on tour. This episode reveals the mindset behind one of the world’s most recognizable music artists and how he is evolving through the industry.Show Notes:  (00:40) How Niall Found His Passion In Music(01:53) Niall’s Early Career and Experience On X-Factor(07:52) Handling The Nerves Of Live Performance(10:17) Forming One Direction & Rising To Fame(21:29) Transitioning Into A Solo Career(23:36) Inside the Creative Process: Song Writing & Creating An Album(29:22) Finding Inspiration And Forming Individual Sound(31:56) Bringing Others Into The Creative Process(34:17) Remaining Grounded As An Artist(36:56) Performing and Traveling Around The World(39:45) Niall’s Day In The Life on Tour(47:48) Analyzing Performance and Training with WHOOP(49:45) Niall’s Life Outside of Music(52:06) Niall on Golf & Starting Modest! Management(01:00:13) The Horan & Rose Charity(01:01:53) Golf, The Master’s, and Watching Friends CompeteFollow Niall Horan:InstagramYouTubeTikTokXSupport the showFollow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

Welcome back to the WHOOP Podcast! To kick off the New Year, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with 2x HYROX World Champion, Meg Martin. Meg joins the WHOOP Podcast to share what it really takes to push your physical and mental limits—without burning out. Meg shares how a childhood in gymnastics and sports aerobics built her discipline, why most people overdo intensity in their workouts, and how she and her husband balance elite performance with a focus on recovery and longevity. Meg and Dr. Holmes dives into sickness, travel, immune resilience, sleep, and why mindset work is the real secret behind achieving PRs. Meg presents the idea of “fears week”, a habit she has implemented in her coaching technique to help her clients grow on and off the HYROX course. Whether you’re looking to compete in HYROX, or hoping to build a stronger focus on mental strength, this episode provides you with the habits and mindset shifts to push your performance limits. (00:47) Meg Martin’s Journey to HYROX(02:11) What Is HYROX? (03:32) Building Mental Toughness For HYROX(04:43) “You Have To Love To Hurt” Why Athletes Are Drawn To HYROX(08:07) The Mindset Of A World Champion(10:29) Navigating Illness and Injury As An Athlete(14:48) How Meg Thinks About Sleep, Rest, And Recovery(18:16) Building A Supportive Team & Community(21:59) Incorporating Mindfulness in Coaching (27:54) Finding Happiness & Purpose To Overcome Fears(30:19) HYROX Training True or False Questions(36:29) Volume and Intensity Training As A HYROX Athlete(40:17) How To Build Your Pacing Instincts in HYROX(44:17) Being A Business Owner and Full-Time Athlete(46:55) A Message To New HYROX Athletes: Tips and TechniquesFollow Meg Martin:InstagramYouTubeTikTokSupport the showFollow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

We had an incredible year on the WHOOP Podcast and to celebrate we’re looking back on some of the conversations that inspired us, challenged us, and helped us better understand what it means to perform at our peak. This year, we sat down with world-class thought leaders, athletes, and creators – each sharing lessons on health, mindset, and the science of human potential. From Olympic gold medalists and Grand Slam champions to cardiologists, nutrition scientists, and happiness experts, this Best of 2025 episode brings together the most powerful insights shared on the podcast this year. Will Ahmed, Dr. Kristen Holmes, and Emily Capodilupo revisit standout moments on happiness, recovery, women’s health, and more.You’ll hear Arthur Brooks on the simple habits of the happiest people, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on turning everyday frustrations into opportunity, Aly Raisman on emotional recovery, Rich Roll on meditation and self-awareness, Cristiano Ronaldo on balancing training and lifestyle, Aryna Sabalenka bringing joy to the competitive sport of tennis, Rory McIlroy on pressure as a privilege, and Mike White on surviving grueling production schedules. We also dive deep into health and longevity with Lucy Davis, Dr. Jessica Shepherd, Stef Williams, Dr. Jeremy London, and Dr. Michelle Davenport—covering strength training, hormones, heart health, and realistic nutrition for busy lives.(01:08) Arthur Brooks On How to be Happier - Episode 304(05:45) Dr. Rangan Chatterjee On Habits to Reframe Your Mindset - Episode 319(07:11) Aly Raisman On Feeling Validated and Accepting Exhaustion - Episode 349(09:37) Rich Roll On Meditation and Calming the Mind - Episode 343(13:05) Cristiano Ronaldo On Finding Balance in Life and Training - Episode 324(15:47) Aryna Sabalenka On Having Fun to Perform at Your Best - Episode 338(18:43) Rory McIlroy On Performing Under Pressure - Episode 318(20:41) Mike White On Staying Healthy on Set - Episode 317(23:16) Lucy Davis On Creating a Positive Environment For Women in Sports - Episode 334(25:43) Dr. Jessica Shepherd On Why Women Need Strength Training - Episode 328(28:30) Stef Williams On Endometriosis and Mitigating Symptoms Through Lifestyle - Episode 354(33:51) Dr. Jeremy London On Lifestyle Changes to Promote Cardiovascular Health - Episodes 307 & 308(37:38) Dr. Michelle Davenport On Nutrition Hacks for Busy Individuals - Episode 325Support the showFollow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with dual-sport national team athlete and exercise physiologist Dr. Heather Logan-Sprenger. The two take a deep dive into one of the most underrated and often forgotten about habits for human performance: hydration.Dr. Logan-Sprenger shares how growing up in Northern Ontario, watching her dad water flowers and her cat grow winter fur, quietly planted the seeds for a lifelong fascination with physiology, stress, and adaptation. From competing for Team Canada in both ice hockey and road cycling to suffering from heat stroke mid–PhD on hydration, her experience and education show just how fragile — and adaptable — the human body really is.Dr. Holmes and Dr. Logan-Sprenger identify what mild dehydration does to your metabolism, brain, and overall performance, and how hydration needs shift across the menstrual cycle. This episode will teach you the simple hydration strategies, how to calculate your sweat rate at home, and when electrolytes actually matter.(01:07) Dr. Heather Logan-Sprenger Intro: Background in Sport & Physiology(01:49) Training, Nutrition, & Hydration: Unpacking Your Body’s Needs(08:06) National-Level Athlete to PhD(10:51) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Questions(13:08) Training At Altitude: Hydration Dos and Don’ts (14:49) The Physiology of Heat Stroke(20:33) Correlation Between Hydration and Carbs While Training(24:51) How The Menstrual Cycle Affects Hydration (31:19) Mechanisms of Dehydration: What Happens To The Body(36:52) Cognitive Disadvantages Of Dehydration(38:56) Dehydration’s Effects On The Cardiovascular & Thermoregulatory System(40:35) Dehydration’s Effects On The Brain (41:29) Measuring Your Sweat Rate As An Athlete(45:39) Essential Habits To Teach Kids and Athletes About Hydration(49:20) Overhydrating and Mineral Loss with Hydration(53:45) Debunking Hydration Myths(55:54) Heart Rate, Lactate, and Power Output’s Relationships to Hydration(59:48) Dr. Logan-Sprenger’s Ideal Hydration Study: Mitochondrial Hypoxia and Metabolism(01:05:23) OutroFollow Dr. Heather Logan-SprengerLinkedInInstagramPeakgenicsSupport the showFollow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

This week on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes sits down with fitness entrepreneur and creator of WeGlow, Stef Williams. The two discuss building an empowering global community, navigating endometriosis, redefining movement, and Stef’s pregnancy journey. Stef opens up about her path from athlete to influencer, the realities of running multiple businesses, her evolving relationship with health and mindset, and how intentional lifestyle choices helped her reclaim her wellbeing. This episode highlights the power of a positive mindset, training, and understanding your body to feel stronger, more connected to your health and wellness goals.  (00:00) Cold Open(00:43) Intro(02:36) Rapid Fire Questions(07:14) Stef’s Background and Building WeGlow(12:26) Fighting Exercise Burnout(14:02) Common Misconceptions In The Fitness Industry(16:21) Inner Ad(16:34) Stef’s Day In The Life: Entrepreneur and Fitness Influencer(20:40) Ins and Outs of Running The Business(25:20) Pregnancy, Balancing A Career, and Lifestyle Changes(28:22) How Stef Uses WHOOP For Her Health and Wellness(33:09) Inner Ad(33:42) Managing Endometriosis: Signs and Symptoms(39:02) Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Preventative Care with Endometriosis(45:09) Cycle Tracking and Navigating Pregnancy with Endometriosis(50:25) Getting A Diagnosis and Mindset Training(51:30) Stef’s Goals and Motivations (56:10) Stef’s Advice For Women in Training and Business(58:33) Kristen’s Advice For Expecting Mothers(01:00:51) OutroStef Williams InstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInFacebookWeGLOWSupport the showFollow WHOOP: Sign up for WHOOP Advanced Labs Trial WHOOP for Free www.whoop.com Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn