In this episode of the WarriorU Podcast, Bram interviews Dr. Ian Dunican PhD. They talk about all things sleep and how it can be used as a performance advantage.
Ian is the Director of Melius Consulting and Sleep4Performance, and has recently completed a PhD with the University of Western Australia, where he worked with elite sporting organisations/athletes to optimise performance. Ian is highly sought after with professional athletes, working with Olympic and elite athletes with the Australian Institute of Sport and professional teams in Super Rugby, Basketball, Australian Rules Football and martial arts (judo, boxing, grappling).
When it comes to sleep, there are a number of factors that dictate how and when you sleep, in turn, affecting the way you and your body behave. Ian speaks on those important parts of sleep and how they really affect your body and your mind.
HIGHLIGHTS:
[04:30] The fundamental principles of sleep science
[07:51] What is sleep?
[13:50] The different chronotypes that exist and the advantage of falling into your own groove
[18:40] What are the effects of lack of sleep?
[28:03] How you can use sleep as a weapon