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Better Sleep & Health with the Oura Ring
Episode Summary
We discuss one of the most advanced fitness trackers on the market - the Oura Ring. We contrast the ring with other fitness trackers available, talk about it's different sensors & reports, and Ian & March reflect on their experience with Gen 1 and Gen 2 of the ring.
Episode Notes
We discuss one of the most advanced fitness trackers on the market - the Oura Ring. We contrast the ring with other fitness trackers available, talk about it's different sensors & reports, and Ian & March reflect on their experience with Gen 1 and Gen 2 of the ring.
Show Notes
- 4:36— How Ian first discovered the Oura ring and why he became interested in it.
- 7:28— Why Darren, who has an aversion to jewelry or wearable devices, is beginning to seriously consider a smart ring.
- 8:58— What bio-metric info does Oura track and what insights does it provide to help you learn about your health.
- 14:05— We discuss the Oura “readiness score.”
- 16:16— March discusses the different smart watches and devices he’s used and how they compare to the Oura ring.
- 18:05— Darren asks Ian about his experience with the new Apple Watch and how it compares to the Oura ring.
- 20:45— Ian explains the concept of “digital well being” and why it’s important.
- 22:17 —The relationship between smart devices, like smart watches, and smart phones.
- 24:00— The benefit of a smart device without a screen — both in terms of digital distraction and in terms of durability.
- 25:21— Battery life of the Oura ring and strategies for keeping it fully charged while maximizing wear-time.
- 27:01— The differences between the 1st and 2nd generation of Oura ring.
- 30:20— The affect of alcohol consumption on the quality of one’s sleep.
- 38:45— The affect of caffeine consumption of the quality of one’s sleep.
- 39:45— How smart, wearable devices are ushering in an era of personalized medicine.
- 45:58— The verdict: will Darren decide to buy an Oura ring?
- 48:02— The price of the Oura ring and why you get what you pay for in terms of accuracy of data and quality of insights. See research data inset.
- 54:04 —March drops the quote of the week with the insight that “getting enough sleep allows you to survive, but tuning your sleep allows you to thrive.”
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