During this week's episode, Sport Psychologist Dr. Lee Picariello discusses sleep deprivation amongst elite performers. Discussion will also be based off of the following:
- What is the value of sleep on the human body?
- Why is sleep often overlooked in health and performance?
- How does lack of sleep deprive athletes of a healthy lifestyle?
- What is the role that sleep deprivation plays on mental fatigue?
- How does executive functioning change because of poor sleep?
- What’s the role of stimulant medication alter sleep deprivation?
- How do other “playing “careers (gamers)- promote sleep deprivation?
Special guest:
Mental Strength Coach Jessica Ferdinand sits in with Dr. Lee as his co-host!
Strength and conditioning coach John Kalinowski of "Kalinowski Performance Academy" will call in and give his professional take on this week's topic.
