In this episode, I explain how sleep optimization produces a competitive advantage and the many tools available for improving sleep to maximize athletic performance. I explain how sufficient, high-quality sleep enhances speed, accuracy, reaction time, and competition performance and aids in injury recovery. I also describe why most athletes suffer from chron ... Show More
Sep 30
Testosterone Explained (Low T, Muscle Growth, Aging & TRT) | Dr. Ben House
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ben House, a nutritional scientist who has spent nearly two decades working with elite athletes and professional sports teams. We take a detailed look at testosterone, what your lab results can and cannot tell you, and why a higher number does not ... Show More
2h 41m
Sep 16
How to Train Without Pain (Back, Shoulders, Mobility & Strength) | Dr. John Rusin
In this episode, my guest is Dr. John Rusin, a physical therapist and strength coach who bridges rehabilitation and human performance. We discuss his approach to persistent back, shoulder, and knee pain and how to build a body that can handle demanding training for the long term. ... Show More
2h 23m
Aug 19
How to Reach Your Fitness Goals (Hard-to-Grow Muscles, Lose Fat, Busy Schedule & More) | Dan Garner
In this episode, my guest is Dan Garner, a renowned human performance coach behind UFC champions, Olympic medalists, and CEOs. We discuss how he bridges the gap between sports science and real-world coaching. Dan explains constraint theory — finding the single bottleneck holding ... Show More
3h 2m
Jan 2024
#64 - Sleep & Athletes with Dr. Michael Grandner pt.1
In this week’s episode, Dr. Michael Grandner joins Matt to explore the critical role of sleep in athletic performance. Together, they emphasize that sleep is not just about physical rest but also plays a significant role in mental performance, decision-making, and motivation.Dr. ... Show More
33m 48s
Jan 2023
Sleep, Health, and Fitness
In today’s episode, Eric Trexler discusses the relationships between sleep, health, and fitness. First, he discusses how sleep impairments can negatively impact health-related outcomes and impede progress toward a variety of fitness-related goals. After that, he describes a numbe ... Show More
1h 31m
Aug 2022
Sleep Toolkit: Tools for Optimizing Sleep & Sleep-Wake Timing
In this episode, I describe a comprehensive toolkit consisting of behavioral and supplement-based tools that you can customize to enhance the quality, duration and impact of your sleep. This has an enormous positive impact on your overall health and daytime functioning, brain, ho ... Show More
1h 39m
Oct 2023
Ep 83 // How To Fix Your Sleep
<p>In this episode of the Fitness Stuff (for normal people) podcast, we dive DEEP into the realm of sleep - its importance, the repercussions of neglecting it, and the science-backed solutions to ensure a rejuvenating night's rest. Ever wondered why decision-making feels impa ... Show More
1h 41m
Aug 2024
The Woman Who Helps Athletes Sleep: Stop Having Showers Just Before Bed! New Science! ‘Nappucino’ Phenomenon You Need To Know!
Quicker decision making and faster reaction times, here's how you sleep like an Olympian
Dr Cheri Mah is a sleep scientist and Professor at the Stanford Sleep Medicine Centre, specialising in the relationship between sleep and performance in elite athletes.
In this conversatio ... Show More
1h 33m
Oct 2018
Dr. Cheri Mah | The Link Between Sleep and Slam Dunks
You hydrate, eat right, and foam roll. But are you getting enough sleep? Dr. Cheri Mah, MD, shares how the world’s top athletes get their edge by taking sleep seriously, and how you can get the most out of your shut-eye.
TRAINED is produced by Nike Training Club Pro. The best of ... Show More
31m 57s