The Science of Human Performance: What is Strain?

The Science of Human Performance: What is Strain?

June 23, 2026 · 46 min · Season 1 · Episode 381

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This episode explores the concept of strain in human performance with insights from WHOOP scientists.

Welcome to the Science of Human Performance Series where we are breaking down the key metric for you to improve your fitness. This week, we’re unpacking Strain with WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance, Principal Scientist Dr. Kristen Holmes and WHOOP Staff Research Scientist Dr. Greg Grosicki. Together, Dr. Holmes and Dr. Grosicki explore how both cardiovascular and musculoskeletal load are taken into account when measuring a member’s daily strain to help balance training, recovery, and bu...

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