¶ Wearables (Rings/Straps/Watches)

¶ What wearables are best at

• Trends in resting heart rate and activity
• Sleep timing consistency
• Rough recovery signals (when used consistently)

¶ Common pitfalls

• Over-interpreting sleep stage charts
• Comparing different devices as if they’re identical
• Changing the algorithm output instead of the underlying behavior

¶ Recommended workflow

1. Pick 1–2 primary metrics (e.g., sleep timing + resting HR trend).
2. Use weekly averages.
3. Treat the device as a feedback loop, not a judge.

See also:

• Baseline & Measurement Setup
• Most‑Tracked Biomarkers