Anyone have good experiences with health tracking devices like the whoop strap or the oura ring or other?

interested in tracking and improving sleep mostly.

Google Fitbit Air

https://store.google.com/product/google_fitbit_air

what do you use it for? has it helped you with anything?

I use a smartwatch. I use it to track steps and manage notifications.

I've been tracking my sleep lately

I've determined that I sleep at night and stay awake during the day

Smartwatches or oura ring is goat. Srs

Literally monitors EVERYTHING

anything it has helped you with health wise?

this is what I'm most interested in, helping figure out sleeping better

My Fitbit works great for steps and really good for sleep, also it’s half the cost of the Apple Watches.

what actionable stuff have you gotten from the sleep aspect?

Sleep Protocol

1. Blackout Curtains and no/minimize/cover LEDs in bedroom for complete darkness.
2. Turn thermostat temperature down to 67 or 68 degrees during sleep hours.
2. No food or drinks at least 2 hours before bedtime.
3. No caffeine except for coffee in the morning.
4. Put the phone away and don’t look at it during sleep hours.
5. Set the phone to automatically go silent and no vibrate during sleep hours.
6. Start "Winding Down" Physically and Mentally at least 4 hours before bedtime. Shut everything down early!
7. Transition into bed early and watch TV if desired.
8. Get plenty of sunshine during the day.
9. Get plenty of exercise during the day - weightlifting and 1 hour walks.
10. Have a big dinner which includes animal protein and vegetables - both starchy carbs (potatoes) and greens.
11. 100% Cotton White Sheets - Wash fresh every week.
12. Light Blanket - Not Too Hot!
13. Sleep in light clothing/boxers only.
14. Have a comfy bed, mattress pad, sheets, and pillows. Doesn’t have to be expensive.
15. Complete Silence.
16. Take a shower before bed.
17. Target 8 Hours minimum sleep.
18. Avoid Alcohol and Drugs.
19. Go to bed as early as possible and get up as early as possible - 9pm-5am is a good target.
20. Avoid sugar, HFCS, junk food and fast food.
21. Avoid debt and leverage and maximize savings and investments.
22. Keep a clean uncluttered calming house and life.
23. Write a daily ‘To Do’ List to help you sleep to give you comfort knowing that you can attack those items tomorrow.
24. Keep the same regular sleep schedule all week.
25. “Night/Sleep Mode Bryan” vs. “Problem Solving Bryan” - Bryan Johnson

and you've seen your sleep scores go up?

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Oura ring all day. Helped calculate sleep, heart rates and bpm.

it pointed out some things, you made some changes, they get better? like HRV or sleep I guess ?

I’ve had a apple watch for a few years. The Sleep feature is my favorite as it breaks down your sleep by REM, Core, Deep, and Awake and gives you a score each night. Not applicable to everyone but as a T1 diabetic, I get low blood sugar throughout the day/night and I get notifications about lows/highs through the CGM app on my watch. Will probably give Oura ring a try down the road though as I’ve heard great things about them

I like my Fitbit. It was a gift though. I wouldn't pay for one myself.

Has it helped you improve sleep?

No and they're hogging up every fucking section of the Walmart sections.. Fucking annoying as hell.. 90 percent of Walmart is now massage things.. You know pretty much yoga shit.. ... Shit that caters to the steroid inducing 20-29 year old Jujimufu Insta crowd on steroids who giggle and laugh at the dumbest shit possible on Insta.....

This is who it's for.. Steroid users.. Pussies on steroids.. That walk on the treadmill afterwards... Meanwhile i'm over here not getting a fucking penny but have been doing hardcore running back training listening to Pantera at 4am in the fucking morning since 1993 and i'm hotter and stronger than you all.

Meet me at the line of scrimmage.

It helped me build better sleep habits as far as what time I go to bed and what I do or don’t eat at night. It tracks your deep sleep/REM and I just adjust what Iam doing at night.