How much sleep do you really need?

We're chatting with Shantha about all things sleep - Shantha is a board-certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist, and she shares her passion for helping people get the healthy sleep they need.

Today we're focusing on sleep and its impact on athletic performance, emphasizing the dangers of striving for a specific number of hours that may not be the same for each person. We also dive into the topic of being a "morning person" and why some people seem to be roaring to go first thing in the morning and others need a bit more time.

This is part two of our recovery series and we're excited for you to learn more about the often undervalued role of sleep in an athlete's training regimen!

Connect w/ Shantha:
Instagram: @think.sleep

[00:01:56] Sleep impacts every aspect.
[00:03:24] Sleep duration and individual needs.
[00:07:12] The usefulness of sleep trackers.
[00:12:04] Sleep inertia and waking up.
[00:15:14] The impact of snooze alarms.
[00:18:03] Unique alarm clocks.
[00:21:16] The value of quality sleep.
[00:24:12] Sleep as critical recovery aspect.
[00:28:20] Cognitive functioning and sleep.
[00:32:07] Traveling and prioritizing sleep.
[00:35:22] Sleep is intricate and interesting.

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