Shona Halson
Professor of exercise science specialising in sleep and recovery research, formerly lead recovery scientist at the Australian Institute of Sport and currently based at Australian Catholic University.
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Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 25min
#70 - Sleep, recovery and fatigue in athletes with Professor Shona Halson
Professor Shona Halson discusses the impact of sleep on exercise performance, the importance of sleep consistency and quality for athletes, and the effects of caffeine on sleep and athletic performance. The podcast also explores the differences between overtraining and overreaching in athletes, the use of ice baths and hot-cold therapy for recovery, and the concept of mental fatigue in athletes. Additionally, the episode touches on the use of training apps and wearables for tracking recovery, as well as the placebo effect on athlete recovery techniques.
Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 12min
Enhancing Sleep for Performance and Recovery with Prof. Shona Halson
Professor Shona Halson, an exercise scientist focused on sleep and recovery, shares practical, evidence-based insights. She covers how sleep loss harms performance, measuring sleep with wearables, managing jet lag, nutrition and caffeine timing, napping strategies, and why basic sleep hygiene beats quick fixes. Short, actionable topics for athletes and anyone wanting better recovery.
