Recent research has affirmed what top athletes have known for years – adequate sleep is necessary to achieve top athletic performance. While much is made of the role of diet and supplementation in athletic recovery and restoration, sleep is another key factor that professional and amateur athletes consider when designing their training programs. When I was coaching my Olympic athletes, I was always cognizant of the levels of volume and intensity of the different phases of training and I was sure to give the athletes enough time for adequate rest as part of their restoration program – it works!

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No one fitness activity will meet all your needs, so take the cafeteria approach. Try a few things to help you decide what suits you best. Don’t rely on one activity; variety helps you stick with your program.