The Walmart Presidents' Day sales has an incredibly cheap way to get a Whoop band – and a 12-month subscription

I liked the Whoop 5.0 – or at least its premium Whoop MG relative – when I reviewed the unit and its accompany subscription last year. However, the annual cost of a subscription – even the cheapest $199 Whoop One sub – ends up working out as perhaps the most expensive wearable of all, given enough time.

In three years, it'll cost as much as an Apple Watch Ultra 2. In four, you'll have bought yourself a Garmin Fenix 8 outright. In five, you've probably out-costed even the best smartwatches on the market.

That's why deals on Whoop are so valuable, as they make this ongoing pain point achievable for the average person, even if it's just for a year. The Whoop subscription is excellent: it's the best fitness tracker for people who aren't really interested in GPS workouts, with excellent, detailed and cleverly-presented metrics to aid your fitness and recovery.

It's light and unobtrusive, and it's got an excellent in-app workout builder. If you're interested in 'sport of fitness' type events like CrossFit and Hyrox, Whoop is unquestionably the best buy for you, if you can find a good deal.

Walmart is offering an impressive $101 discount on the previous-generation Whoop 4.0, and 12 months of a Whoop subscription, from $239 down to just $138. While it's a 4th-gen device, not a 5th-gen one, the Whoop subscription is the same as you might get with newer devices, making this a deal worth snapping up. Check it out in full below.

Today's best Whoop 4.0 deal

Whoop 4.0 band and 12-month subscription

A big saving on 12 months of Whoop membership, with last generation's 4.0 band. Now the 5 is out, we're seeing some Whoop memberships with 4.0 bands attached going cheap, but this offers 12 months of terrific value, as long as you're big into working out. For real fitness enthusiasts, especially gym-goers, Whoop offers great value for money at this price.

Whoop's own website is also offering a pre-owned 4.0 band and 12 months of membership for $149, but it's slightly more expensive than the Walmart deal available here.

In our Whoop 4.0 review, we said: "if you’re keen to perform at your peak, sort out your sleep routine, prioritize rest, prevent injury or just love finding out more about your health and fitness; it’s one of the best wearables around". The more you put into a membership like this, the more value you'll get out, but it's not quite the same financial commitment as a full-price $239 annual payment.

Still looking? Check out some more Whoop deals in your region below, and browse the Best Buy President's Day sales for more terrific bargains.