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Aligned : The Data-driven Guide to Performance, Recovery, and Human Potential - Kristen Holmes

Aligned

The Data-driven Guide to Performance, Recovery, and Human Potential

By: Kristen Holmes

Hardcover | 27 September 2026

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From the Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP, a data-powered guide to human potential, revealing that recovery is the hidden driver of peak performance.

From the Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP, a data-powered guide to human potential, revealing that recovery is the hidden driver of peak performance.

We often equate peak performance with relentless effort-early mornings, intense workouts, and unwavering discipline. But what if the true catalyst for excellence lies not in exertion, but in restoration?

Pulling from one of the world's largest physiological datasets and more than two decades of experience operating in high-stakes, high-stress environments, Holmes makes a compelling case: your downtime is your competitive advantage.

Dr. Kristen Holmes, psychophysiologist and Global Head of Human Performance at WHOOP, challenges conventional wisdom by revealing that recovery is not a luxury-it's a necessity. She demonstrates that aligning with our body's natural rhythms is the key to unlocking sustained vitality and presence, and bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and practical application.

You'll discover how to:
  • Align with your biological rhythms: Learn how circadian alignment affects hormonal health, cognitive function, sleep quality, and emotional well-being, and how to synchronize your daily routines and live with more joy and energy.
  • Decode the science of recovery: Understand why recovery isn't a luxury but a necessity, and how metrics like Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and sleep consistency are critical indicators of resilience and readiness.
  • Translate data into action: Transform complex biometric data into daily rituals that reinforce your desired identity and support continuous growth.
  • Shape your emotional resilience: Explore Dr. Holmes's innovative frameworks-HEAL (Heart, Energy, Autonomy, Love), TEAM (Time, Expectations, Attachments, Memory), and PEAC (Purpose, Efficacy, Autonomy, Connection)-each offering a unique lens to understand and shape your internal narratives and overall well-being.
Whether you're an elite athlete, a corporate leader, or someone seeking deeper meaning in your life, Aligned serves as a field guide to living at full capacity, in tune with both body and mind.

Published by FlightStory Books.

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