Summary: We’re talking about developing better sleep habits & why optimizing our sleep is really optimizing our health. Show Notes: 01:15 - An overview of our Five Factors of Health 04:12 - Whether I think there’s been a cultural shift in our attitude toward sleep 10:00 - “Why We Sleep” [https://amzn.to/2QZ8SIF] 10:33 - Principle 1: Create a nightly routine 14:30 - Principle 2: No caffeine after noon 16:55 - Principle 3: Limit liquids two hours prior to falling asleep 17:40 - Principle 4: Turn off all screens an hour before lights out 19:09 - Talking about how good I am at keeping the phone away at night 20:04 - Principle 5: Bring room temperature down to 62° - 68° 20:27 - ChiliPad [www.chilitechnology.com] 20:53 - Principle 6: Lights out by 10pm 22:40 - Principle 7: Seek complete darkness & silence 26:20 - Principle 8: Wake up without an alarm, if possible 28:02 - Principle 9: Spend money on a good mattress, pillow, & blankets 28:59 - Gravity Blankets [https://gravityblankets.com] 30:20 - Principle 10: Track the quality & quantity of your sleep 31:38 - Whoop [https://www.whoop.e447hn77hnws // Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2lCdeWb Subscribe on Google Play: https://goo.gl/VPYj3G Grab the book: http://amzn.to/2vSjU4q Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential. Web: http://www.benbergeron.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbergeron/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbenbergeron/
