Sleep Quality for Athletes: SPP Episode #16 with Dr. Shona Halson

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In episode 16 of the Sport Performance Podcast, Ivan talks with Dr. Shona Halson of the Australian Institute of Sport about Sleep quality, quantity, and other recovery methods for athletes. Here is the full list of the topics covered in this episode: - Background, education, and experience - Sleep quantity vs quality - Best methods to assess sleep outside the lab - Full vs partial sleep deprivation - Nutrition influence on sleep quality and quantity - Recovery strategies for athletes while traveling - Water immersion - Inter-individual variability - External vs internal load monitoring - Where to find Shona