PATRICK BYRNE -
Global Consultant on the Science of
Sleep
Welcome back for another week at the Game of Life with David
Nurse. Where we bring to you the behind the scenes life of
elite NBA Players, the habits, tricks, bio-hacks of top level
performers, inside the minds of Fortune 500 business savvy
entrepreneurs, the latest from cutting edge companies changing the
world in the performance field, how to live an
adventureous/exciting life, how to find joy in every day, find your
life calling and purpose, and just overall how to help you
become the BEST VERSION OF YOU.
That's what we are bringing to you every week on the Game of
Life.
So if you like sleep, then you are going to LOVE this week's
guest. He is literally one of the original trailblazer's in the
sleep study field. Rated one of the top sleep experts in the world,
his clients have included :US Department of Defense, National
Hockey League, National Football League, National Basketball
Association, Major League Soccer, Major League Baseball, Australian
Football League, national soccer programs, and National Olympic
Committees.
All right, gotta warn you before we jump into this podcast: if
you listen to this you are about to increase your sleeping ability
and have much better rest each night. I know I say a lot of things
are game-changers, but this literally is! You're about to find out
how to get the best night's sleep, what athletes at the highest
level are doing to increase sleep, the optimal hours for sleep, how
to effectively nap, and basically through sleep increase value to
every day. Hope you have your pillows handy. Let's
go!
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Our sponsor this week of the podcast - Ample. About to
blow your mind here. All right so there is a lot of 'meal
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I am picky) So each meal comes in a bottle,
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even exaggerating. Healthy chocolate ice cream, are
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Check them out at amplemeal.com I'll get you guys a
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your go to meal of the day. I almost look forward to it as
much as I do coffee. And that's saying a lot as you all well
know.
This will also be linked in the show notes.
3 pointer time!
The 3 points of the week are:
My workouts to stay in shape, not spend all day in the gym,
and actually be excited to work out.
The worst thing I think is when people say they hate to
exercise. Why? You can make it fun, it doesn't have to be a chore.
Once it becomes a chore, you gotta switch it up. If you can
make it the fun part of your day and something you look forward to,
that's a huge win!
Here are 3 of my favorite that I try to incorporate every
week
3. Yoga --- abosoultey love it. And no I'm not a long bearded
yogi.. I hit it or about 10-15 minutes a day, that's all you
need. I like to mix in deep breathing through my nose with it too -
just gets me super relaxed, better mobility, gives me more energy
for the day, great way to start to attack your day.
2. High intensity interval training - but with a purpose, and
things you like to do. It's quick, its efficient - run 5-10
sprints, throw some tires around, lift a few heavy objects,
creating your own workout. You don't have to go to a crossfit gym
or something way over the top like that. Have fun creating your own
workout - keep it short and intense. Couple times a week and you're
golden
3. Play your sport -- As kids we all loved to get out there an
play something. Whys that gotta stop? Just because we're not kids
we can't play anymore. Bogus!! I LOVE getting up and down
playing basketball, the tennis court, basically anything with
competition (not named golf) and I'm all in. Get your kid spirit
back.
There it is, the 3pters of the week - Yoga, High intensity
interval training, and play. Overall make it FUN! make
exercise enjoyable, definitely doesn't have to be a
chore.
FEEDBACK:
I'd love to hear from all of you out there. Seriously, hit me
- give me feedback on how we can keep making this podcast better,
topics you guys want me to focus on, any high level performers out
there that you think I should bring on - let me know and we'll get
them on. One of these episodes coming up here we'll do an
audience question and answer. That'd be fun. You know what,
the coolest thing about this podcast is it's not just me talking to
you, its US talking together. We're basically hanging around
campfire, roasting marshmallows, making us some smores, listening
to someone play the guitar that really isn't very good but we act
like they are. Yeah you know what i"m talking about. Anyways,
we're family - Game of Life family. Thank you so much for
listening and making this possible. Until next week - Hope you
all have a great week. And remember, it's all about the
journey
David Nurse Game of Life signing off.
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FOLLOW PAT:
Twitter: @sleepsports
Sleep Eval:
https://www.sleepeval.com