We Do Science - The Sports Nutrition Podcast

"Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh

Oct 20, 2022

55:13

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Long Term Sleep Problems

01:35

Sleep Architecture

02:23

Sleep and the Importance of Sleep

04:10

Introduction

5min

Sleep and the Athletes - Welcome Back, Neil

2min

Sleep and Athlete Health Performance

3min

Sleep and the Importance of Sleep

4min

Long Term Sleep Problems

2min

The Importance of Sleep for Athletes

4min

Sleep Is a Big Issue, Isn't It?

4min

The Relevance and Role of the Perception of Sleep

5min

The Sleep Questionnaire - What's the Quality of Your Sleep Last Night?

5min

10.

Do You Suffer From Sleep Restrictions?

6min

11.

Sleep Restrictions in Active Athletes

3min

12.

Sleep Architecture

2min

13.

The Impact of Sleep on Athletes

4min

14.

The Impact of Nutrition on Sleep Quality and Quantity

3min

15.

Is There a Link Between Sleep and Performance Nutrition?

2min

16.

We Do Science - Thank You, Neil!

2min

Episode 178 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).

Discussion Topics Include:

What is sleep, and why do we need it
Methods to assess sleep quantity & quality: from the sleep lab to wearables
Sleep and athlete health & performance
Strategies to improve sleep (from "sleep hygiene" to nutrition)
The "sleep toolbox" for practitioners

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