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WHOOP news, reviews, and field-tested guides — written from Prague, Czech Republic.
WHOOP Launches Blood Tests: Here's What We Know
WHOOP is expanding beyond wearables with WHOOP Labs, offering blood panels directly through the app. Here's what it includes, what it costs, and when it might come to your country.
Apple Is Reportedly Working on a Screenless Fitness Band—Here's What It Could Mean
Bloomberg reports Apple is exploring a screenless fitness tracker. What does that mean for WHOOP and the wearables market?
Garmin Cirqa vs WHOOP: What the First Independent Tests Show
Garmin Cirqa is here, and the accuracy tests are in. I break down the data, business models, and who should buy what.
WHOOP Data from Tour de France: What Pogačar's Numbers Actually Tell Us
WHOOP released analysis of 1,400 nights of Tadej Pogačar's data. HRV, recovery, resting heart rate — what can an amateur athlete learn from it?
Athlytic: Can Apple Watch Replace WHOOP for a Few Hundred Bucks a Year?
Athlytic adds recovery and strain scores to Apple Watch that look like WHOOP. Where does it work, and where is the gap unbridgeable?
WHOOP Hires FDA Advisory Committee Chair as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Ami Bhatt, a cardiologist and chair of the FDA's digital health advisory committee, joins WHOOP as CMO. What does this mean for the company's direction?
WHOOP AI in Practice: Strain Coach and Sleep Coach for Runners
How WHOOP 5.0's AI tools actually work. A practical guide to Strain Coach and Sleep Coach with real data and tips for runners.
WHOOP AI Features: What Actually Works and What's Still Hype
A practical breakdown of WHOOP's AI tools—Strain Coach, Sleep Coach, and WHOOP Coach. What delivers, what falls short, and how to use them without becoming a slave to the numbers.
WHOOP and Mental Health: What the New York Post Actually Says About Stress
The New York Post ran a story on WHOOP stress data. But what does it really claim, and how much should you trust it? A skeptical look from Prague.
FDA Closes WHOOP Case: What Changed With Blood Pressure Tracking
FDA withdrew its warning letter after WHOOP redesigned its blood pressure feature. Here's what technically changed and what it means for US users.
FDA Backs Off: WHOOP Tweaks Blood Pressure Feature and Stays in the Clear
FDA dropped enforcement action after WHOOP adjusted how it presents blood pressure data. Here's what it means for US users and the future of health wearables.
Screenless Fitness Trackers in 2026: Who Wants to Kill WHOOP?
A breakdown of brands building displayless fitness trackers as WHOOP alternatives. Samsung, Amazfit, Oura, and more — what's real and what's speculation.
Garmin's Screenless Tracker: Could It Be WHOOP's Most Serious Rival Yet?
Garmin is reportedly working on a screenless fitness tracker that could be the priciest on the market. Here's what we know and how it stacks up against WHOOP.
WHOOP's Rumored Upgrade Takes Aim at Fitbit—Here's What We Know
WHOOP is reportedly working on a major update to compete with Fitbit. Here's what's confirmed, what's speculation, and what it means for you.
WHOOP Lands US Navy Contract: What We Actually Know
WHOOP announced a contract with the US Navy to support operational readiness. Here's what's confirmed, what's missing, and what it means for wearables.
A Czech WHOOP blog with an American audience — and what it says about WHOOP in both countries
I started mujwhoop.cz as a Czech-language blog for Czech readers. Vercel Analytics says more than half of my traffic comes from the US. Here's why, and what's different about WHOOP in Czechia versus America.