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"Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh
"Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh
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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Episode 178 of the Institute of Performance Nutrition's "We Do Science" podcast! In this episode, I (Laurent Bannock) discuss "Sleep and the Athlete" with Professor Neil Walsh (Liverpool John Moores University, UK).Discussion Topics Include:What is sleep, and why do we need itMethods to assess sleep quantity & quality: from the sleep lab to wearablesSleep and athlete health & performanceStrategies to improve sleep (from "sleep hygiene" to nutrition)The "sleep toolbox" for practitionersPodcast Episode Transcript: Download PDF CopyKey Paper(s) Discussed / Referred to:Sleep and the athlete: narrative review and 2021 expert consensus recommendationsGood perceived sleep quality protects against the raised risk of respiratory infection during sleep restriction in young adultsRelated Podcast Episodes:#145: How does night-time feeding affect body composition and performance?with Dr Michael Ormsbee#124: Nutrition and athlete immune health with Professor Neil Walsh PhDCheck out our other podcasts, publications, events, and professional education programs for current and aspiring sports nutritionists at www.TheIOPN.com and follow our social media outputs via @TheIOPN
Released:
Oct 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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