Why sleep for endurance?

We know more about the surface of the moon than we do about sleep. What we do know is that sleep is essential for everyday human performance physically and mentally. 

Busy lives can easily disrupt our sleep but we should make sleep a priority because it can....  

Faster body recovery.

Faster mind recovery.

More testosterone.

More human growth hormone.

Lower Cortisol.

How to sleep better…

Consistent bed and wake time.

Bedroom temperature should be approx. 18c. 

Avoid blue (screens) light 40 minutes before bedtime.

Eat 2 hours before sleep.

Avoid alcohol for most, if not all, of the week.

Avoid caffeine after 2 pm.

Avoid high-intensity training within 2 hours of sleep. 

Struggle to fall asleep…

Set your bedroom temperature to 18c.

Read a book.

Meditate.

Write a diary.

Have a shower or bath.

Avoid screens 40 minutes before bedtime.

Get as much natural sunlight as possible during the day.

Avoid high-intensity training within 2 hours of sleep.