One important job as a performance coach in sports is to balance both the training and recovery with our players. Currently, I am an NHL strength and conditioning coach for the St. Louis Blues, but my role extends beyond the weight room and hockey rink. Sleep is a major component of recovery, and supporting a good night’s rest is everything in sport. Our athletes are perpetually exploring ways of sustaining elite performances. Sleep is arguably the best method available to do so. With endless stressors, high-pressure scenarios, and chaotic travel schedules, it can be difficult to find the off switch when the time comes for sleep. In this article, I share my some personal "bio hacks" for resting more effectively. I also explain why we need to consider more effective strategies for rest, with the ultimate goal of setting ourselves up for higher quality sleep.
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For years, Fatigue Science has observed an alarming trend: athletes who are not receiving deep, restorative sleep are struggling to stay healthy and perform at their best. While the research and appreciation of sleep is growing, appraising the sleep quality and quantity of athletes requires an actual measurement of athletes. In this article, we will show you how sleep screening works and what can be learned from performing a baseline reading of athletes at the beginning of their season.
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In light of the Cubs’ spectacular win, Fatigue Science talks to CBC News about the role sleep and performance management is playing in helping elite sports teams attain the ultimate prize.
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Canada's news broadcaster took an in-depth look at human fatigue and performance, highlighting Fatigue Science's work with Arrow Transportation drivers and Seattle Seahawks players.
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New York Times reporter Ken Belson was on hand for the deployment of Fatigue Science’s new Readiband, interviewing players and coaches about the importance of sleep in the NFL.
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As part of its league-leading analytics offerings, the Cubs recently added Fatigue Science’s wearable sleep management technology to their performance management programs.
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Elite athletes are presumably more aware of the impacts of poor sleep, however, research suggests they're still more likely to use (and possibly abuse) sleep medications.
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Fatigue Science’s combination of scientifically validated sleep monitoring and wearable tech can predict fatigue in large industrial workforces. And that, could save lives.
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The brightest minds in sports will convene in the Emerald City to share their latest performance insights during the fifth annual Seattle Sounders Sports Science Weekend.
Good times and good sleep don’t have to be separated for elite athletes. Preparing for down time, especially maintaining sleep habits, can separate the good from the great.
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Tom Brady, arguably the best quarterback in the history of the NFL, knows his stuff when it comes to sleep. We couldn’t resist sharing the sleep habits of such an admired athlete.
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Sports and performance expert Ian Dunican talks to us in detail about using Fatigue Science's FAST Scheduling tool to help Super Rugby teams plan for and manage fatigue.
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In Part 3, we outline strategies for time-zone shifting and give advice on designing a comprehensive time-zone management plan, including activities to lessen jet lag's effects.
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In Part 2 of our series, we explore some of the most effective intervention techniques designed and proven to help high performance athletes cope with jet lag.
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The first of our 3-part series on jet lag and athletic performance introduces the concepts behind jet lag, and our current understanding of its effects on human performance.
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