Q&A #66 - Whoop and Halo Sport - the next big things or riding the hype wave?

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

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🗓️ 26 December 2019

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Q&A #66 - Whoop and Halo Sport - the next big things or riding the hype wave? What is the evidence supporting the Whoop strap, that measures heart rate, heart rate variability (HRV) and tracks sleep? Is continuous HRV-measurement overnight better than a standardised morning measurement? Is there any validation for the accuracy of Whoop's measurements? What is the evidence supporting the Halo Sport neurostimulator, that uses transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to supposedly improve athletic performance? Issues with the marketing of both the Whoop and Halo Sport devices LINKS AND RESOURCES: That Triathlon Show website Coaching Training Plans Electrolyte beverage consumption alters electrically induced cramping threshold New lab-based evidence suggests electrolyte intake can help reduce cramps - Precision Hydration blog HRV-article by Marco Altini Is Brain Stimulation the Next Big Thing? - Alex Hutchinson The Ergogenic Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Exercise Performance Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on exercise performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on objective and subjective indexes of exercise performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis. SPONSORS: ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and performance eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code TTS20. Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free. RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing. CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to that triathlon show, the podcast presented by
0:06.5	Scientific Triathlon.com. I'm your host Michael and this episode is Q&A number 66.
0:13.4	Before we get into today's questions, big thanks to our sponsors, Precisionhydration that you can
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0:22.2	Cramping is a bit of a contentious topic, and looking at the evidence that exists,
0:27.8	there probably are a multitude of factors that contribute to cramps, and there's definitely
0:32.5	no one cure-all solution. But one of those contributing factors definitely seems to be electrolytes and electrolyte loss
0:41.7	and therefore electrolyte replenishment can be a solution for certain athletes suffering from cramps.
0:47.8	And a new study, a recently published called Electrolite beverage consumption alters
0:53.9	electrically induced cramping threshold, showed just that electrical. recently published called Electrolite Beverage Consumption Alters Electrically
0:54.6	Induced Cramping Freshhold showed just that electrolytes increased the threshold at which
1:01.2	cramps were induced when using electrical stimulation. And this adds to knowledge from
1:06.9	or an evidence base from previous studies that showed the exact same thing.
1:12.1	So if you do suffer from cramps, electrolyte loss may have something to do with it
1:15.7	and it's worth paying proper attention to their replenishment.
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