Proven solutions for a better night's sleep, from the "sleep guru" to elite athletes—rest for success in work, sports, and life
One-third of our lives — that's 3,000 hours a year—is spent trying to sleep. The time we spend in bed shapes our moods, motivation, alertness, decision-making skills, reaction time, creativity . . . in short, our ability to perform, whether at work, at home, or at play. But most of us have disturbed, restless nights, relying on over-stimulation from caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. The old eight-hour rule just doesn't work, and it's time for a new approach.
Endorsed by leading professionals in sports and business, Sleep shares a new program to be your personal best. Nick Littlehales is the leading sport sleep coach to some of the biggest names in the sporting world, including record-breaking cyclists for British Cycling and Team Sky, international soccer teams, NBA and NFL players, and Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Here, he shares his proven strategies for anyone to use. You'll learn how to map your unique sleep cycle, optimize your environment for recovery, and cope with the demands of this fast-paced, tech-driven world. Read Sleep and rest your way to a more confident, successful, and happier you.
ISBN-13: 9780738234625
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: Hachette Books
Publication Date: 03-06-2018
Pages: 208
Product Dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)
Nick Littlehales has over thirty years' experience in the world of sleep science and has spent over seventeen years working with elite athletes. Former director of one of the biggest brands in sleep and former chairman of the UK Sleep Council, Littlehales has conducted many practical and clinical research projects into sleeping habits.
www.sportsleepcoach.co.uk
Table of Contents
Introduction: Don't Waste Your Valuable Time Sleeping xi
Part 1 The Key Sleep Recovery Indicators
1 The Clock Is Ticking: Circadian Rhythms 3
2 Running Fast and Slow: Chronotype 13
3 A Game of Ninety Minutes: Sleeping in Cycles, Not Hours 23
4 Warming Up and Cooling Down: Pre- and Post-Sleep Routines 37
5 Time Out!: Redefining Naps: Activity and Recovery Harmony 57
6 The Sleep Kit: Reinventing the Bed 73
7 Recovery Room: The Sleeping Environment 95
Part 2 R90 in Action
8 A Head Start: Using Your R90 Recovery Program 111
9 Sleeping with the Enemy: Sleep Problems 125
10 The Home Team: Sex, Partners, and the Modern Family 151
Your Personal Best 167
Notes 169
Acknowledgments 175
