it’s all about how to sleep like a rock the week before your race Sleep disturbances are common during race week. We know how critical sleep is for peak performance, so when it evades us during the most important week, we tend to freak out, which only makes matters worse. Instead, let’s understand the real relationship between sleep loss and performance, the various reasons why sleep loss occurs, and ways to increase your chances of getting at least a few solid nights The that normally accompanies race week means that your overall movement has decreased and you’re putting in way less hours than you did during build and peak weeks. This reduction in intensity and volume often leads to a feeling of restlessness, which can wreak havoc on your sleep. One good way to stay connected to your body, but encourage it to relax, is to practice progressive muscle relaxation before bed. stress, and relieve tension by , taking a bath, or practicing a The most well-studied technique for insomnia is 4-7-8 breathing. Inhale for the count of 4, hold for 7, and exhale for 8. Repeat this for a few minutes to activate your parasympathetic nervous system and allow your body to slip into restorative sleep.
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