TRAINED Dr. Cheri Mah | The Link Between Sleep and Slam Dunks
Oct 4, 2018
Dr. Cheri Mah, a physician and sleep researcher for elite athletes, reveals how prioritizing sleep can enhance sports performance. She discusses the importance of sleep duration and routines, explaining its role as a vital recovery tool. Cheri shares successful strategies, like Andre Iguodala's sleep overhaul, and offers tips for improving sleep habits, including optimal bedroom temperatures and wind-down techniques. With insights into consumer sleep tech and the significance of sunlight for circadian rhythms, she emphasizes that small changes can lead to big gains.
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Sleep Is A High-Return, Low-Cost Tool
- Sleep provides broad benefits across recovery, reaction time, injury prevention, and long-term health.
- It is free and widely underutilized despite measurable performance gains.
Build Sleep Duration Gradually
- Aim for at least seven hours of sleep per night and increase gradually if you currently get far less.
- Avoid sudden extreme jumps in sleep duration; build toward the minimum incrementally.
Control Daytime Habits And Wind Down
- Manage daytime factors like caffeine, alcohol, exercise, and a nightly wind-down routine to improve sleep.
- Stop screens and create a consistent transition that signals your brain to shift into rest mode.