Ring 5

In terms of insights, I have a history with Oura (5 years) and Whoop (2 years 2022-2024) and consider both valuable for different reasons, and in fact I have nice things to say about most of them: Oura: I love Symptom Radar, its ability to draw on changes in respiratory rate and body temperature to

I didn't investigate too much before purchase, I just checked it out in-store and found a color I liked, read some reviews and went for it. Combined with my Fenix for actual workouts and syncing everything through Health Connect, it's a very nice combo. Still using the Garmin Training Load to plan m

Would recommend getting a gem 3 Oura ring or something comparable (mine was $50 used) - helps track deep sleep - I average 1 - 1.25 hours which is all you really need I think

According to my Oura ring, 15 minutes is the optimal length of time to fall asleep. On nights when I fall asleep quickly (for me that is 5 to 7 minutes), I get a lower sleep score. Oura has done a lot of sleep related research, as that is how they started out, so I sort of trust them. So I would say

Devices in the image (left to right, top to bottom): Whoop band (black strap with gold clasp): Subscription-focused recovery/fitness tracker. No screen, emphasizes strain, recovery, and sleep via app. Battery 4-5 days. Strong on HRV and workout strain scoring. Requires membership ($199+/yr). Oura