A sleep doctor for pro athletes shares 4 expert tactics for ‘gold medal sleep’ and day-long energy

The composite image shows a dark haired woman running along a coastal path on the left wearing workout gear, and the same woman lying in bed sleeping on the right.

From Premier League footballers to Olympic sprinters, good quality sleep is the ultimate performance enhancer. Elite athletes aside, all of us need good quality sleep to ‘perform’ in our daily lives, whether we’re raising kids, working physically demanding jobs, or juggling a million commitments.

When you’re pushing your body to the limit, knowing how to consistently get the level of rest you need will help you sleep better and build a rich store of energy to see you through a demanding day.