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Sleep The Key to Athletic Performance: Sleep and Athletic Performance EP41


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In this episode, I discuss the performance impacts sleep can have on elite athletes.

Sleep stages explained [1:46]

Athletes and their problem with sleep [2:50]

The IOC and NCAA are recognising that sleep is a problem in their athletes [7:54] 

What does the epidemiology have to say on athletes and their sleep [13:05]

How sleep affects athletic performance [21:51]

Poor sleep Affects injury risk and recovery [26:05]

Poor sleep affects cognition [32:06]

How sleep affects your mental health [26:61]

What can be done to improve sleep in athletes [40:41]


Thank you for tuning in – until next time it's goodbye!

Paper:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005349/

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Disclaimers: The host of this podcast is not a doctor or a medical professional. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program or intervention referred to in this or any past episodes. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. The host of this podcast will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.

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