Publisher's Synopsis
This book teaches you the sleep secrets of elite athletes, to boost your performance. In this book, you are guided through all the levels of the Pyramid of Peak Sleep Performance. At the base or Level I, sleep saboteurs are discussed. These include the impact of concussions on sleep, sleep disorders, mental health disorders, pain, alcohol and other substance use, medical conditions, and medications.Level II involves sleep metrics/ measurements. Dr. Creado discusses sleep diaries, wearable sleep trackers, sleep testing and technologies to diagnose sleep disorders, and specific athlete sleep screening tools. He also discusses blood tests and how he links sleep to performance metrics and brain functioning. Level III discusses general sleep practices. These include the ideal bedroom environment and the impact of specific lifestyle factors on sleep (diet, medications, substance use, light exposure and more).At the very top of the pyramid, at Level IV, Dr. Creado discusses specific sleep strategies for elite athletes, to achieve the pinnacle of sleep performance. Sleep promoting strategies such as light blocking, arousal reduction strategies, and the best sleep supplements. Alertness promoting strategies such as caffeine, light therapy, and timed training, as well as how to 'bank' sleep by strategic napping and prescribed sleep extension, the impact of your chronotype (morning birds versus night owls), and how to adjust your sleep rhythms. The finale is the impact of travel on performance, the 10 concepts of travel to remember, and specific travel strategies so that you arrive at the venue at your biological peak.To conclude this journey, Dr. Creado discusses the sleep habits of the most successful athletes in the world, and helps you understand the organizational hurdles that stand in the way of athletes getting good sleep and what we can do right now to start your journey up the Pyramid of Peak Sleep Performance, and finally, your responsibility in carrying the torch forward to create a sleep revolution in sport. Shane A. Creado, M.D. is a sports psychiatrist, double board-certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine.He has worked with current and former NBA, NFL, NHL, PGA athletes and Olympians.As a board member of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, he chaired the Mentorship and Membership committees.Selected Reviews: "Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes is one of the best books on sleep I have ever read. It is practical, actionable, and will help you perform at higher levels than ever before. I highly recommend it."-Daniel G. Amen, MD, Founder Amen Clinics"Dr. Creado brings passion and expertise in sport, psychiatry, and sleep medicine to fruition in this easily read and scientifically supported book. This is the first book of its kind and a welcome addition to the field of sports psychiatry."-David Conant-Norville MD, Emeritus Board member, International Society for Sports Psychiatry"This book is a must-have for every athlete, coach, trainer, manager and anybody involved in sport at any level."-Ira D Glick, MD, Prof Emeritus, Stanford University "This book is a go-to for fundamental and advanced sleep research and strategies to improve sleep performance."-Sophia Vitas, US Womens National Team, Rowing"Dr. Creado's book is a must-read as it provides a clear vision to make sleep part of the foundation of a training routine." -Todd Stull, MD, President of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry"I genuinely enjoyed reading this book and the way it was structured. I would highly recommend this book to all clinicians within sporting structures." -Dr. Ranjit Menon, Chief Psychiatrist - Australian Football League"A great read with an evidence-based approach. A must-read for all sports persons, physical therapists, coaches, nutritionists and doctors." -Dr. Ali Irani PhD, President, Indian Association of Physiotherapists
