Prince William was spotted wearing the Whoop fitness tracker

It’s never been easier to track your fitness levels and well-being, and that’s thanks in part to smart wearables like the Whoop band. Wearable technology of this type enables you to track all your biometric data in one place and optimize your health based on the results.

Prince William is the latest celebrity to be spotted wearing the Whoop wellness tracker, and he’s in good company. Sports icons like LeBron James and Rory McIlroy are already fans of the wearable. William played his Whoop set as he supported England at the Euros in their match against Switzerland this weekend.

So what do we know about the latest iteration of Whoop? And is it fit for royalty?

What is Whoop wearing?

For the uninitiated, the Whoop is one of the most high-tech health gadgets on the market. Worn on the wrist like a watch, the band uses sensors to capture biometric data such as heart rate, temperature and sleep patterns to give you a comprehensive picture of what’s going on with your health.

The app then creates a series of baselines and predictions using your health data. He breaks this down in a way that is easy to understand and guides you with recommendations on where to make improvements. The band and app essentially act as a 24/7 health coach, helping you adjust your habits and take better care of your health and well-being.

Of course, Whoop is a hit with athletes and people for whom exercise is life, but anyone can use the technology to improve their fitness, make lifestyle changes and track the metrics that matter to them. Prince William is just the latest in a long list of celebrities who have chosen to use Whoop to optimize their well-being. But is it worth the investment?

Is Whoop Worth It?

Well, the Whoop is reported to have the best level of accuracy of any wearable of its kind, with five LEDs and four photodiodes built into the band. In our review of the tracker, the user experience was rated as fairly straightforward, with three different phases of your health to track: strain, rest, and recovery. You will receive a point for each of these which will help you customize your activity throughout the week.

Our testers also ranked Whoop the highest of all sleep optimization devices. The band analyzes your sleep quality and makes suggestions about how much sleep you’ll need, and sends reminders to track your behaviors throughout the day, so it can make better predictions and suggestions to support sleep hygiene. Battery life is also quite good – lasting five days, with a removable pack that you can charge on the go.

In terms of cost, Whoop works similarly to other wearables in that you’ll pay for an in-app subscription and the band will be included as part of your subscription. Annual membership will cost you £229, which is less than £20 a month. But before you commit, you can try a month for free and try out a previously owned device instead of choosing a new one.

If a brand new band is preferred, there are about 30 different band styles to choose from for a small upgrade fee. Choose an elegant braided headband in your favorite color or go with classic onyx a la Prince William.

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