Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Understanding Stress, Recovery & Homeostasis

    • The Autonomic Nervous System

  • 2

    Sleep For Recovery

    • Sleep For Recovery: Intro & Consequences Of Bad Sleep

    • Sleep For Recovery: What Happens During Sleep?

    • Sleep For Recovery: How Much Sleep Do We Need?

    • Optimising Sleep Environment - Pre-Sleep Routine

    • Optimising Sleep Environment: Post-Sleep Routine

    • Optimising Sleep Environment: Light Control

    • Optimising Sleep Environment: Temperature

    • Optimising Sleep Environment: Noise

    • Optimising Sleep Environment: Bedroom Association

    • Introduction To The Circadian Rhythm?

    • Relationship Between Circadian Rhythm & Sleep Drive

    • Things The Disrupt Sleep Drive/Circadian Rhythm Sync: Naps

    • Things The Disrupt Sleep Drive/Circadian Rhythm Sync: Sleep Debt & Caffeine

    • Things The Disrupt Sleep Drive/Circadian Rhythm Sync: Exercise

    • What Causes Caffeine Crash?

    • Understanding The Stages Of Sleep

  • 3

    Nutrition For Recovery

    • Role Of Nutrition In Recovery

    • Role Of Calories In Recovery

    • Role Of Carbohydrates In Recovery

    • Role Of Protein In Recovery

    • Role Of Fats In Recovery

    • Example Of How To Set Up A Diet

    • Nutrient Timing: Introduction

    • Nutrient Timing: Pre-Training Meal

    • Nutrient Timing: Pre-Training Carbs

    • Nutrient Timing: Intra-Training Carbs

    • Nutrient Timing: Post Training Carbs & Protein

    • Nutrient Timing: Fats

  • 4

    Recovery Methods

    • Introduction To Recovery Methods

    • The Post Training Recovery Process

    • What Is The End Result Of Proper Recovery?

    • The Two Categories of Recovery Methods

    • Active Recovery

    • Breathing/Meditation: Part 1

    • Breathing/Meditation: Part 2

    • Breathing/Meditation: Part 3

    • Cool Down Routine

    • Floating

    • Cold Water Therapy

    • Contrast Therapy