Sleep Optimization
3 articles
RecoveryAugust 17, 2026 · 11 MIN
Sleep and Recovery: How 7–9 Hours Drives Endurance Performance
Sleep is the most powerful legal performance enhancer available. Athletes who sleep less than 7 hours per night are 1.7× more likely to get injured and see VO2 max plateau despite consistent training. This guide covers sleep science for endurance athletes.
RecoveryAugust 12, 2026 · 8 MIN
Sleep Hygiene for Endurance Athletes: 12 Habits That Accelerate Recovery
Athletes sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night are 1.7x more likely to get injured. These 12 evidence-based sleep hygiene habits optimise sleep architecture for faster recovery and better performance.
RecoveryJuly 18, 2026 · 8 MIN
Sleep Optimisation for Athletes: How to Get More from Every Night
Athletes sleeping fewer than 7 hours per night show 1.7× higher injury rates and 20–30% reduced reaction time. Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool available — and the most underused. Here's how to optimise every hour.