On this months edition of The WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP SVP of Research, Algorithms, and Data Emily Capodilupo sits down with longevity researcher and bioethicist Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein to explore how society should be handling aging.

Dr. Romanni-Klein breaks down why aging may be the most underfunded and misunderstood driver of suffering in modern society, and why treating it as a solvable biological problem could transform our economy, healthcare system, and future. From the ethics of longevity to the policy failures slowing innovation, Dr. Rommani-Klein explains that extending healthspan is all about reducing disease, caregiver burden, and economic strain.

The conversation dives into the science and economics of aging, including why brain health may offer the highest return on investment, the opportunities of the pharmaceutical industry in creating longevity drugs, and why exercise and diet remain the most powerful longevity tools we have today. Emily and Dr. Rommani-Klein the regulatory and incentive barriers preventing large-scale aging trials and what would need to change for society to treat aging as a disease.

(00:33) Introduction to Dr. Raiany Romanni-Klein

(01:17) Where Is The Intersection of Ethics and Longevity Science?

(02:05) The Aging Population and Reduced Birth Rates

(04:31) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Q’s

(07:42) Ethics Around Technological Evolution: What Is Best For Longevity & Society

(11:41) Changing Perspectives on Longevity

(17:42) What Biomarkers Are Important For Longevity

(22:09) Incentives For Pharmaceutical Companies to Invest In Longevity Science

(24:51) Do People Have The Agency To Extend Healthspan?

(27:16) Policy Issues Affecting Longevity

(34:18) The Influence of Longevity Drugs Like GLP-1s

(42:10) Is There A Better System The US Should Be Following?

(45:17) What More People Need To Know About Longevity Science

(46:27) Running Models and Simulations To Understand Longevity

(53:22) The Future of Longevity Science: What Excites Dr. Romani-Klein

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In this month’s edition of the How To Series, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with one of the world’s most dominant cyclists, Mathieu van der Poel. Will and van der Poel sit down to unpack how to perform across disciplines, sustain longevity in elite-level sport, and embrace suffering for greatness.

Van der Poel shares his training philosophy, what motivates him to push through the toughest moments of a race, and how he uses WHOOP data to optimize recovery. From sleep habits, to caffeine consumption, to strength training, and key recovery habits, van der Poel offers an inside look at how listening to his body and staying consistent drives performance.

The conversation reflects the highs and lows of van der Poel's career, from battling pneumonia at the Tour de France, to the impact his long-term team has made on his career, to the role of fierce rivalries in pushing him to the next level. This episode offers an exclusive look into the mindset it takes to be one of the best endurance athletes in the world.

(00:40) Mathieu van der Poel on Versatility as a Cyclist

(03:21) Aspiring To Go Pro: van der Poel’s Upbringing in Cycling

(04:36) Measuring Success In Cycling

(05:55) Skills and Metrics Needed To Gain Power Over The Competition

(08:06) A Week In Training To Gain Endurance

(09:13) Essential Recovery Techniques

(11:12) Learning To Enjoy The Suffering in Training

(13:28) Overcoming Setbacks: Pneumonia & Tour de France

(15:10) Importance Of Building A Supportive Team

(16:32) Mathieu’s Motivations: Favorite Races & Inspiration In Sport

(20:23) Turning To The Data: Monitoring Metrics Throughout The Race

(23:55) Strength Training As A Cyclist & Mitigating Injury

(27:39) A Look Ahead: Exciting New Steps in van der Poel’s Career
(29:00) Nutrition & Intuitive Eating Before, During, and After Race Day

(30:00) Visualization and Mindset’s Role In Cycling Success

(30:35) WHOOP Podcast Rapid Fire Qs

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This week, on the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder & CEO Will Ahmed sits down with 23-time gold medalist, Michael Phelps. Michael opens up about his experience coming up as a swimmer, reflecting on impactful changes that could benefit the sports future successes. Michael shares personal stories from his career, revealing the areas athletes can improve upon in order to break records on the world’s biggest stage. Beyond competition, Will and Michael dive deep into recovery, sleep, and the power of data, assessing how small biometrics guided Michael’s training at the highest level and how WHOOP is changing how athletes understand their bodies. Michael also reflects on breaking world records, the mindset required to chase the “impossible,” and how preparation quiets pressure on the biggest stages.

Michael opens up about his ongoing mental health journey, discussing his experience with depression and anxiety. He redefines success beyond medals, the importance of community, and what it means to see himself fully as a human, a father, and a role model, not just an athlete.

(00:55) Phelps on His Career In Swimming

(04:49) Funding Sports and Athletes To Succeed

(08:44) Road to 2028: What To Expect in Swimming

(11:52) Who To Watch: The Rise Of The Next Great Record Holders

(14:55) Recovery As A Theme For Greatness

(18:20) What Mental Success Looks Like

(24:35) Physical Modalities To Aid Mental Health

(25:45) WHOOP As An Accountability Provider

(31:33) Understanding Blood Biomarkers with WHOOP Advanced Labs

(36:13) Phelps on Parenting Young Athletes

(38:02) Phelps’ Advice For Athletes: Nerves and Preparation

(42:54) What’s Next: Mental Health Advocacy & Parenthood

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