Episode 188 - High Performance Poker: Chapter 5 - High Performance Physiology

Poker On The Mind Podcast

Welcome to Episode 188! MTT Coach Gareth James and Peak Performance Mindset Coach Dr. Tricia Cardner are back discussing all things poker strategy & mindset. In this episode, the hosts continue their exploration of high-performance poker with a specific focus on high-performance physiology. Topics discussed in this episode include:

• A deep dive into the most critical physiological aspects of high performance: sleep, diet and exercise
• The research findings regarding the differences in sleep totals between experts and amateurs
• How sleep helps with memory consolidation
• Types of foods/diets that are recommended for high performance

Resources
Light Therapy Lamp
Sunrise Alarm Clock
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