Bevan and Mikki talk about the importance of sleep to our athletic performance and our general health. The behaviours, food and supplements that may help and the best apps to monitor our sleep patterns and identify any issues. Our interview this week is with Nicholas Gill, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NZ All Blacks. As well as working with one of the world's greatest sporting teams Nic is also a keen Ironman and LCHF advocate!

LINKS: Joe Friel on the aging athlete at http://www.joefrielsblog.com/   Nic Gill can be contacted at nicholas.gill@nzrugby.co.nz  The Lark Pro sleep coach at http://lark.com/about-us/our-company  f.lux software can be downloaded from https://justgetflux.com/  Read more about amber lenses for sleep at http://chriskresser.com/how-artificial-light-iswrecking-your-sleep-and-what-to-do-about-it  Sleeptracker at http://www.fitbit.com/nz/one  Sleep as Android at https://sites.google.com/site/sleepasandroid/  Jawbone Up at https://jawbone.com/  Sleep Cycle at http://www.sleepcycle.com/  Sleepbot at http://mysleepbot.com/  Goodnight Kiwi at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jCuSt9MjSY 

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