The arena, explained
Frequently asked questions
A little clarity before you join the board.
What is StrainArena?
A weekly leaderboard for builders. It combines Strain and Recovery synced from WHOOP into a score, with your business alongside your result. StrainArena is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by WHOOP.
How do I join? Do I need an invitation?
No invitation is required. Create your account, complete your builder details and connect WHOOP. When a place is available, completing the connection admits you automatically. If the cohort is full, your saved profile remains on the waitlist. Public leaderboard display is a separate consent choice.
Do I need a WHOOP account?
Yes, a connected WHOOP account is needed for live performance data. StrainArena requests read-only access through WHOOP authorization; it does not ask for your WHOOP password or change your WHOOP data. You can create your builder account before connecting.
How is my weekly score calculated?
Daily points combine that day’s Strain and Recovery. Your weekly score adds the available daily points and divides by the number of elapsed UTC days in the week, including today: one on Monday, through seven on Sunday. Missing elapsed days contribute zero, so everyone shares the same denominator. Today’s accumulating Strain can change your position as data syncs. See how scoring works.
Do I have to wait seven days to appear?
No. Connected builders who allow public display can appear immediately, even before their first sync. The Days value shows how many days of data have been received out of the seven-day week; it is not a minimum entry requirement.
Does sleep affect my score?
Sleep Performance is shown separately and is not part of the score formula. It can break a tie after score, days of data received and Recovery. Sleep access is included in the standard WHOOP connection; older connections may need to reconnect to authorize it.
Why is my data missing or marked Processing?
WHOOP may still be processing a cycle, sleep or Recovery result, or your latest sync may not have finished. Open-cycle Strain can also change throughout the day. Check your connection and sync status in your account; if it asks you to reconnect, authorize the requested access again.
What do the business clicks count?
The number records clicks through to that builder’s business website, not unique visitors or purchases. Repeated or blocked requests may not be counted. Clicks, referrals and business revenue never improve a performance rank.
What is public, and can I hide my profile?
Connecting WHOOP does not automatically publish your data. Public leaderboard consent controls your row; separate settings control your expanded profile and daily activity history. You can change these choices in your account. Disconnecting WHOOP stops collection, removes local health data and hides your public results. Previously shared screenshots and third-party copies cannot be recalled. The Privacy page explains the details and retention periods.
Can I sync calories and workouts?
Yes. The standard WHOOP connection includes available energy expenditure, workout summaries, heart-rate summaries, Recovery measurements and detailed sleep data in a rolling 21-day window, plus the latest height, weight and maximum heart rate. Connecting requires your consent and WHOOP authorization; older connections need to reconnect before additional collection starts. These extra records are not currently displayed, published or used for ranking. Disconnect WHOOP in Integrations to stop syncing and remove the collected health data.
Is it free? Can I pay for a better rank?
Core leaderboard participation and basic weekly summaries are free. All charts, activity calendars, trends and comparisons are Pro Builder features. Public charts also require the builder’s separate sharing consent; visitors do not need Pro to view consented charts. Pro Builder tools are planned, not currently on sale; joining the pilot does not trigger a paid upgrade. Paid features will not buy points or better organic placement. Check Membership for the current offer.
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