Way of Champions Podcast #161 The Influence of Sleep on Performance with Dr. Meeta Singh
Apr 5, 2020
01:08:42
This week on the Way of Champions Podcast we welcome Dr. Meeta Singh, a sleep medicine doctor from the Henry Ford Sleep Disorder Center. Dr. Singh specializes in a variety of Sleep Disorders with a focus in Insomnia, Obstructive and Central Sleep Apnea, and Sports Medicine. Sleep is perhaps the most important component to peak performance, yet many organizations to not prioritize a solid night’s rest. We dive into all-things-sleep, including why sleep matters for elite performance, how much sleep does a child need, and why professional sports teams are just now paying attention to the importance of sleep.
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Highlights from the Podcast:
- What got Dr. Singh get into studying sleep?
- Why does sleep matter, especially for athletes?
- How does being sleep deprived effect the rate of injury in athletes?
- What is the difference between REM and non-REM sleep?
- How does a student-athlete benefit from sleeping longer?
- Does being sleep-deprived have the same negative benefits of being intoxicated with alcohol?
- How much sleep does a child need at different ages?
- Why do teenagers tend to be “night-owls”?
- How do screens effect our ability to get good sleep?
- What are some sleep aides that we can use with athletes?
- Why has it taken so long for professional sports to take sleep seriously?
- How much do genetics play a role in not getting enough sleep for a professional athlete?
- What does a team’s time zone have to do with performance?
- When does Peak Atheltic Performance happen?
- What is a good plan to combat jet lag?
- What is a good sleep ritual?
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