In the 28th Episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Head of Operations at Sleep Performance Coach UK, Gary Allman will talk about sleep optimization, dos & don’ts of sleep, global sleep culture, effects of alcohol, caffeine, & light on sleep. You will also learn how he lost 45 pounds by just improving his sleep.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk!

In this chapter you will discover:

(01:45) Introducing our special guest Head of Operations at Sleep Performance Coach UK, Gary Allman @Garyjamesallman 

https://www.sleepprocoach.com/ 

(02:15) How We Sleep by Mathew Walker, PhD

https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 

(02:35) Shout out to Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle

(02:50) Sleep Performance Coaching by Gary Allman and Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle

https://www.sleepprocoach.com/ 

(04:20) Gary’s origin story

(06:55) Gary lost 45 pounds by sleeping better

(07:30) Starting a business with Angus Buckle Linkedin: Angus Buckle

(08:45) Gary’s lack of awareness about sleep schedules in past

(11:00) Realizing sleeping can aid in weight loss

(13:45) America’s sleep culture

(14:00) The UK is sleep-deprived

(14:30) Correlation of sleep and weight gain

(18:10) REM sleep and recovery for High-Intensity workouts

(22:50) Gary’s manual sleep tracking method

(24:45) Sleep cycles vs sleep duration

(27:50) Sleep tracker wrist band’s accuracy (Fitbit, Oura Strip, and Whoop Strap)

(30:00) Effects of alcohol on sleep

(32:25) Social Jetlag: Is catching up on sleep possible?

(35:25) “Optimization doesn’t mean perfection. It means you are always working on and building on (your routine).” - Mike Kurkowski

(36:10) Impacts of caffeine on sleep cycles

(44:00) The efficient way of drinking coffee

(45:25) Effects of late evening workouts on sleep

(46:30) Best workout time for morning larks and night owls

(48:00) Effects of sleep and body temperature on injury risks

(50:40) The efficiency of Melatonin supplements

(53:00) “There’s no substitute or no quick fix for putting yourself into an optimal health position for getting good quality sleep if your lifestyle is not fixed.” - Mike Kurkowski

(53:40) Gary’s evening routine for optimal sleep

(58:15) Gary’s sleep coaching process

(1:01:25) Where to find Gary? @Garyjamesallman Facebook Page: Gary J Allman