Todd Anderson is an entrepreneur and human performance coach. With over a decade of experience in health, wellness, human performance, and business, Todd has worked with some of the strongest brands in the industry. He has helped thousands of athletes achieve peak performance, including players from the NBA, NFL, MLB, top NCAA programs, and Olympians.

Sleep is the single most important thing we can do to increase our health, performance, happiness, longevity, and quality of life. It’s no secret that there are tons of health benefits that come with sleep, but why is it that so many of us struggle to actually get good quality sleep and wake up feeling fresh and energized?

In today’s conversation, Todd talks about how he used sleep to gain an edge while being a walk-on to the Michigan State football team, how he has helped thousands of individuals from pro athletes and Olympians down to youth athletes improve their performance through sleep, and simple, practical things we can all implement in our days to enhance the quality of sleep so that we can show up as the best versions of ourselves each and every day.

Key Points:

• Benefits of using a sleep mask to improve the quality of sleep
• Why mouth tape for sleep has gained popularity and the benefits behind it
• Starting Dream Recovery to help others optimize their sleep
• How nasal breathing improves our health and quality of life
• The importance of sleep for testosterone production
• The role and impact sleep has on our long-term health
• Attempting a 605 lb. deadlift, 405 lb. bench, and sub-4-hour marathon on the same day
• Balancing strength training with a running goal
• Carbs vs. fat as the best source of fuel for running and strength training
• Why social connections are so important for our long-term health
• Lead with value and do extraordinary things to get your seat at the table
• The importance of dialing in nutrition at a young age
• Todd’s definition of ambition

Connect with Todd:

Dream Recovery

Todd’s Website

Todd’s Instagram

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