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Welcome back to The Barbell Life! In this episode we launch our Master of the Mundane series by looking at the often‑overlooked basics that make the biggest difference in athletic performance: sleep, nutrition and recovery.
Research shows that both short and long sleep durations are linked to higher mortality risk, while maintaining a consistent sleep schedule can lower that risk by up to 48 %. We’ll discuss practical strategies for improving sleep quality and regularity, such as controlling light exposure, timing meals, and setting your bedroom environment for optimal rest.
We’ll also demystify hydration and macronutrient needs. Being just a little off in your hydration can induce fatigue and brain fog, so Dr. Andy Galpin recommends drinking about half an ounce of water per pound of bodyweight and replacing 125 % of the fluid you lose during exercise. On the nutrition side, we’ll explain why most athletes thrive on 1.4–2.0 g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight and carbohydrate intakes scaled to training demands, typically 3–12 g per kilogram. Tune in to learn how mastering these fundamentals can unlock new levels of strength, speed and resilience.
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