We talked a bit about the importance of sleep last week and ways to help ensure that you get enough.
But other than the very important idea of “listening to your body”, how do you really know if the
strategies you’re implementing are helping?
There are quite a few new tech tools available these days to help measure sleep, and one we’ve been
testing over the last couple of months is the ŌURA Ring.
RATING (out of 5):
The ŌURA ring was on my radar from the get-go due to the excellent reviews on the sleep analysis
compared to phone apps or wrist-based trackers. The accuracy of the technology, simplicity of
wearing a ring to sleep with, extremely low EMF signalling, and continuous tracking were all
huge attractions.I also really value the way the platform “learns” about me and blends my activity and sleep
data to give a snapshot of how well recovered I am. I don’t wed myself to the data, but I love
immediate feedback when making positive changes — things like magnesium, passionflower, or
pre-sleep meditation made huge differences.Metrics like HRV, resting heart rate, body temperature, and sleep balance become incredibly
insightful once you understand what they mean. ŌURA has excellent educational resources, as
do writers like
Ben Greenfield.Training with the ring was also a pleasant surprise — even strength training with kettlebells
and barbells caused no issues.Overall, the ring offers a unique opportunity to track positive and negative physiological
changes. Well worth looking into for anyone serious about improving their health and recovery.
RATING (out of 5):
As highly as I value listening to our own bodies, current tech tools can provide valuable
insight when used correctly. Like any wearable, it’s critical to understand how to interpret
the data.I’ve really enjoyed using the ŌURA ring to test different sleep strategies and see whether
they actually make a difference. A few things I learned:
- I need more time in bed than I thought to consistently get 7–8 hours of sleep.
- Late-night meals reliably disrupt my sleep more than blue light or late training.
- Despite being active, I still sit far more than I realised.
For anyone looking to improve their sleep, the ŌURA ring is a great tool to help guide those
strategies. We’re excited to get our hands on generation two.
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