Google’s Fitbit tease has me even more excited for Garmin’s Whoop rival

Last week we got our first glimpse at Fitbit’s upcoming screen-less device, and while there’s a lot to get excited about, I’m far more interested in the competing wearable that Garmin is rumoured to drop any minute.

Even though Garmin has ruled the roost for quite a while for flagship wearables aimed at heavy-duty users like triathletes and ultramarathon runners, the humble Whoop Strap has offered a very compelling alternative.

With no screen or even any buttons to speak of, the Whoop Strap provides a distraction-free method of keeping tabs on your health, and it was one of the first wearables to really prioritise rest and recovery, and to emphasise their importance to a well-rounded exercise routine. It’s exactly why the wearable has found such a strong following amongst professional athletes like LeBron James and Michael Phelps.

As much as I love the Whoop Strap (I’ve worn one on and off for the last…