I where a fancy gadget that tracks my sleep quality, there are lots around that do the same. I use Whoop because I can switch it in to a bicep sleeve and get intensity scores from Jiu Jitsu.
It gives me advice on what behaviours are improving or worsening my sleep quality. Last week, it highlighted that taking fish oil supplements negatively affect my recovery.
Technically, the AI coach is correct.
Realistically it’s missing a really important factor and that is where I think us humans still have the advantage.
Basically, it’s missing the human in the information.
I prefer to take fish oil in the evening and I only remember when I’m standing in front of the washing machine naked. That only happens when I get home from Jits as I put my kit straight in the washing machine when I get home before heading up for a shower.
It’s not fish oil that has a negative affect on my recovery; it’s having somebody trying to choke me or break my arm until 9.30pm. Intense exercise in the late evening isn’t great for anyone’s sleep.
However, that is when the class is and I love it. That means that I go consistently.
As always, consistency wins in all things, fitness and nutrition.
The point of this message is that all health data from wearables needs to be looked at as part of a bigger picture.
If you are not sure what you should be tracking or what it means, we can help with that.
Darren “not artificial” Checkley
