In Dan’s journey back to health and fitness, he discovered that no matter how much he improves his VO2 max, builds strength, or follows a healthy diet, progress remains limited without proper sleep.
In this episode, Dan delves into the crucial role sleep plays in every aspect of health, breaks down the four stages of sleep, and reveals how daily habits can either support or sabotage your rest.
He also explores how much sleep you need, whether it's possible to get too much sleep, and shares practical tips to help you improve your sleep quality.
Additionally, Dan gives a personal update on his health and fitness journey so far.
00:00 Why getting better sleep benefits everything
00:36 Sleep deprivation was a badge of honour
01:12 What happens when you sleep?
01:19 The 4 stages of sleep
03:43 What are the effects of a bad sleep routine?
05:02 What are the benefits of sleep?
05:41 How much sleep do you need to be healthy?
06:28 What happens when you sleep too much?
06:59 Not everybody can get great sleep every night.
07:30 How do I improve my sleep?
12:56 Should I get a sleep tracker?
13:40 A personal update on my own journey to health and fitness
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