Expert sleep coach Nick Littlehales joins us for the second episode of our special series with WHOOP, speaking to world leading experts who can positively impact you and the life you live. Nick causes Jake and Damian to rethink how they look at their sleep patterns for high performance and provides practical tips we can all use for improving sleep patterns. Nick has worked with elite sports teams from Team Sky to Manchester United on improving performance through sleep patterns. He is the author of the book Sleep: The Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps... and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind.Thanks to WHOOP for being our partner on this series. WHOOP is a wearable health and fitness coach that helps you to sleep better, train smarter and recover faster.If you're interested in improving your health and overall performance, you can go to join.whoop.com/hpp to get a 20% discount on a WHOOP membership this holiday season. - - - - We have added new dates to our live tour! Tickets are available now at: https://www.thehighperformancepodcast.com/live2023 OUT NOW! The High Performance Daily Journal - 365 ways to become your best! smarturl.it/HPJournal

In this enlightening discussion, elite sports sleep coach Nick Littlehales shares his innovative techniques for optimizing rest, honed while working with top teams like Manchester United and Team Sky. He introduces the concept of 90-minute sleep cycles, advocating for strategic naps, or controlled recovery periods, to enhance athletic performance. Nick emphasizes the importance of consistent wake times and adapting sleep patterns to align with natural circadian rhythms, challenging conventional views on rest for improved recovery.

Nick Littlehales, world leader in sleep and recovery for athletes, talks about his work with teams like Manchester United and Arsenal, the R90 technique for better sleep, understanding chronotypes and sleep cycles, and incorporating rest and recovery in sports. The podcast also discusses the impact of sleep on player performance, the importance of recovery and flexible working, optimizing sleep habits, and improving sleep for optimal performance.