AlterMe Ring Review: Readiness-Based Workouts and Health Tracking

AlterMe offers health tracking similar to the experience provided by Oura’s Ring 5 service. The key difference is that AlterMe uses a more closed ecosystem, combining wearable data with proprietary genetic insights to create an AI-powered workout plan each day based on my biometrics.

AlterMe vs. Oura Ring 5

Oura offers in-app guided fitness content and integrations with services such as Apple Health, along with detailed sleep, activity, readiness and broader health insights. While Oura primarily focuses on tracking and interpreting health and activity data, AlterMe places greater emphasis on the personalized workouts it recommends.

AlterMe Ring design and comfort

The ring’s outer frame is made from titanium and is available in gold, silver or stealth black. My gold-finish model has developed some scuffs after being worn for a few months.

Although the gold finish looks appealing, I found the ring quite bulky and thicker than the sleek Oura Ring 5. As a result, it can sometimes get in the way during weightlifting.

Customized workouts based on your readiness score

In the app’s stats section, I could view the data collected by the AlterMe Ring, including daily calories burned, steps, distance traveled, sleep time and readiness score. The app then uses this information to provide daily workouts.

Workouts can be low-key or challenging, depending on your mood. Options include stretching, strength training, cardio, yoga and combat-style sessions, making it easier to find an activity that fits your day.

An AlterMe representative explained that while the biometric data can help generate recommendations, it does not provide a complete picture of how someone feels. The right level of activity can vary based on pain, illness, stress, injury or the demands of the day. For that reason, the app lets you choose your workout level.

“Giving choice is also an intentional part of the AlterMe experience,” says an AlterMe representative. “If you don’t have choices, it’s hard to be consistent. We want to give you helpful guidance while giving you control over your efforts. Your choices add context and make your plans easier to fit into real life.”