Whoop, via Apple Health.
betaWhoop is great for recovery scores; weak for strength tracking. Ascend reads Whoop's recovery + strain data through Apple Health on iOS so the AI coach can deload you when you're cooked.
Reads
- (Via Apple Health) Resting heart rate
- (Via Apple Health) Heart-rate variability
- (Planned, direct) Recovery score
- (Planned, direct) Strain score
Writes
- (Planned, direct) Strength training sessions
Setup
- In the Whoop app, enable Apple Health sync (Profile → Settings → Apple Health)
- Open Ascend → Settings → Integrations → Apple Health → toggle HRV + RHR on
- Ascend's AI coach now reads Whoop data when scheduling deloads
FAQ
Is Ascend a replacement for Whoop?
For strength + nutrition tracking, yes — and we don't charge a subscription for hardware. For 24/7 strain scoring, Whoop is still ahead. Use both.
Does this work on Android?
Health Connect doesn't carry Whoop's recovery score yet. iOS-only until direct API ships.
When is direct integration live?
Whoop API approval pending. Estimated Q3 2026.
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