Sleep smart - maximising health and performance * Dr. Luke Gupta

Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast

As we all start to consider the ways in which we can improve our performances after 2024, I think it is really useful to consider the role that sleep plays. More and harder training is often the first resort for many athletes seeking improvements in fitness. What if you were to do similar training to the previous season, but explored ways in which you could make that training more productive? Like a rising tide that lifts all boats, more or better quality sleep improves everything. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I don't believe there is any circumstance where more sleep has a negative impact. In today’s show I’m joined by Sport Sleep Specialist Dr. Luke Gupta who practices with the Better Sleep Clinic. He has over a decade of experience working within high performance sport, including premier league football teams, England rugby, The Lionesses, and Formula 1, to name a few. In this conversation Luke and I chat about:

• The 2 way relationship between sleep and performance
• Individual sleep needs are unique and should be determined through trial and error
• How to get better sleep when travelling
• Limitations of sleep tracking devices
• The 3 top fundamentals of good sleep

To find out more about Luke and to dive deeper into sleep health with his book and research recommendations, please check out the links below:

• Website - The Better Sleep Clinic
• Instragram - The Better Sleep Clinic
• LinkedIn - The Better Sleep Clinic

Luke recommends the following books: The Reality Bubble: How Science Reveals the Hidden Truths That Shape Our World by Ziya Tong Insomniac by Gayle Green Luke recommends the following books: The Reality Bubble: How Science Reveals the Hidden Truths That Shape Our World by Ziya Tong Insomniac by Gayle Green Research Papers Does Elite Sport degrade sleep quality? A systematic review Sleep and the athlete. A narrative review and expert consensus recommendations The 5 principles of good sleep health

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