Wearable giant Whoop has taken a different approach to fitness trackers, offering its band free of charge. Instead of paying upfront, users can sign up for a membership and receive a free device to test for 30 days. If they decide to keep it, they continue with an annual subscription; if not, they can cancel and return the band.
To get a free Whoop 5.0 band, visit the brand's website and sign up. You will receive a certified pre-owned device, a wired basic charger, and a black CoreKnit band. The devices are checked and in good condition, though you may not be the first owner.
During the free trial, you are automatically assigned the mid-tier Peak membership, which includes personalised coaching, 24/7 tracking of sleep, strain, recovery, heart rate, and hormonal insights for women. It also features a stress monitor, health monitor, and a Healthspan feature that calculates your biological age after you have recorded 21 recoveries (or nights of sleep) in your first month.
After the trial, the membership automatically converts to a 12-month Peak subscription. You can cancel within 14 days of receiving a return label to avoid a restocking fee, or switch to a cheaper Whoop One or more expensive Whoop Life plan.
The Whoop 5.0 has been praised by fitness and wellness journalists. The Independent's Emilie Lavinia called it a "whole lifestyle experience" that automatically detects exercise, measures biological age, and provides medical-grade insights. If you are unsure about committing to a year, the 30-day trial is an ideal opportunity to test it first.
