What Gets Measured Gets Improved: Sleep, Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Kristen Holmes artwork
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What Gets Measured Gets Improved: Sleep, Recovery & Peak Performance with Dr. Kristen Holmes

Mar 27, 2026 · 27 min

Host Andrea Samadi revisits a 2021 conversation with Dr. Kristen Holmes (VP of Performance Science at WHOOP) to explain how measuring sleep, recovery, and strain transforms performance and resilience. The episode emphasizes that small daily habits in downtime—sleep, HRV, hydration, and strategic movement—create a sustainable competitive advantage. Practical tips include tracking one recovery metri…