US boutique, Solidcore, which offers a strength training workout on a reformer, has partnered with human performance company, Whoop, to enable members to track their workouts.

The Solidcore workouts are also now available as a dedicated activity in the Whoop app, offering members personalised insights into their training and recovery.

This move is in response to Solidcore members being frustrated at not being able to log their workouts on wearable devices, as the slow, controlled movements don’t trigger the same heart rate spikes as traditional strength or cardio workouts, despite being strenuous with participants pushing to failure.

Senior Solidcore master coach, Louisa Glynne, says: “Whoop has transformed my understanding of strength training. It puts figures to the feelings, helping me dimensionalise just how challenging my workouts are.

“Seeing my strain and recovery data eliminates the guesswork in recovery, helping me decide whether to incorporate other forms of movement based on how hard I’ve already pushed myself. It’s by far the clearest picture of my overall fitness journey and my body’s response to training that I’ve ever had.”

Beyond enhanced workout insights, Whoop is now part of Solidcore’s Core Collective, providing members with exclusive perks and discounts to help them maximise their training and recovery.

Founded in 2013, Solidcore has 135 studios across the US.

Used by professional athletes, the military and fitness enthusiasts, Whoop offers wearable technology which measures training, sleep, recovery and overall health and provides actionable feedback.

Blast from the past

Read Will Ahmed's original vision for Whoop in FitTech magazine here.