The Strength Institute Ep. 7 – Sleep4Performance with Dr. Ian Dunican

Sleep Science: Optimising Sleep for Enhanced Recovery & Performance

In this podcast I talk with Dr. Ian Dunican, a Sleep Scientist and PhD holder with a thesis in Sleep and Performance in Elite Combat and Contact Athletes. Ian breaks down the science behind sleep cycles and how they affect the mind and body, optimising your sleep and sleeping conditions, current and future technologies in the field of sleep science and how sleep can effect your performance.

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Extra Resources:

Prevalence of Sleep Disorders in Elite Rugby Union Players:

10 Sleep Hygiene Tips:
-Routine-get up & go to bed at same time every day
-Exercise daily & consume minimal caffeine
-Deal with ‘stress’ during the day/early evening
-Don’t go to bed hungry/thirsty
-No caffeine, nicotine, alcohol or heavy exercise 3-4 hrs before bed
-No screen time at least 60 mins before bed and no light emitting screens in the bedroom
-Bedroom comfortable & inviting (temperature, quiet, dark)
-Avoid daytime naps greater than 20 mins
-Avoid work within 90 mins of bed
-If awake after 20 mins, do something relaxing out of bed until sleepy

Podcast Participant: Dr. Ian Dunican – Melius Consulting & Sleep4Performance
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E-Mail: iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au