FASTER Cycling Sleep For the Cyclist, Sleep Timing, Sleep Pressure, Training vs. Sleep and More
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Mar 20, 2024 Dr. Chris Winter, a sleep expert and physician, returns to share his wealth of knowledge on optimizing sleep for athletic performance. Discover how sleep timing influences training effectiveness and the role of caffeine in sleep quality. Delve into how high sugar diets can impact energy levels and the benefits of intermittent fasting. Winter also discusses innovative strategies like sauna use for enhancing cardiovascular health and sleep. Tune in to uncover how better sleep can lead to faster cycling and improved athletic outcomes!
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Sleep as a Process
- Sacrificing sleep also sacrifices crucial processes like hormone release and waste removal.
- Consistent sleep schedules optimize these processes, impacting overall health and performance.
Track and Adjust Sleep
- Track your sleep using wearables for 30 days to understand your needs.
- Adjust sleep duration based on how you feel and if you struggle to fall asleep or wake up.
Chronotypes and Health
- Chronotypes (natural sleep tendencies) are genetic but can be adjusted.
- Ignoring your chronotype can negatively affect health and performance.