As a fitness writer, I speak to elite athletes and industry-leading experts on a regular basis. In each chat, I raid their brains for all the accessible ways Independent readers can improve their health, fitness and performance. And without fail, one tip crops up time and time again: improve your sleep.
However, it’s also the advice I’ve found people are most resistant to. Many will happily train for an hour, splash their cash on recovery tools and supplements, or even dip their toe in the waters of biohacking for marginal health gains. Yet suggesting they fine-tune their slumber is invariably met with excuses.
