Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo delve into research on sleep's impact on lifting and sports performance, recount sleep-related anecdotes from their college days, and explore strategies to counteract poor sleep when enhancing sleep quality is not feasible. Finally, the team addresses several questions from the SBS social media communities.
00:00:00 - Intro & Plugs
00:06:34 - Effects of acute sleep loss on physical performance
00:22:20 - Sleep anecdotes from our time at College
00:54:23 - Impact of sleep interventions on athletic performance
01:11:14 - Napping
01:25:37 - Mitigating some of the damage caused by poor sleep
01:40:33 - Sleep impact on protein synthesis
01:51:07 - Can exercise offset the cognitive impacts of sleep deprivation?
02:00:46 - QnA & closing thoughts
Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-131
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In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo delve into research on sleep's impact on lifting and sports performance, recount sleep-related anecdotes from their college days, and explore strategies to counteract poor sleep when enhancing sleep quality is not feasible. Finally, the team addresses several questions from the SBS social media communities.
00:00:00 - Intro & Plugs
00:06:34 - Effects of acute sleep loss on physical performance
00:22:20 - Sleep anecdotes from our time at College
00:54:23 - Impact of sleep interventions on athletic performance
01:11:14 - Napping
01:25:37 - Mitigating some of the damage caused by poor sleep
01:40:33 - Sleep impact on protein synthesis
01:51:07 - Can exercise offset the cognitive impacts of sleep deprivation?
02:00:46 - QnA & closing thoughts
Note: The full list of sources and notes can be found on the episode page on strongerbyscience.com/podcast-episode-131
Want to get your question answered on the show? Send a voice memo to podcast@strongerbyscience.com
Join the Research Spotlight newsletter:
Our newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest exercise and nutrition science. strongerbyscience.com/newsletter
Join the SBS Facebook group and Subreddit.
facebook.com/groups/StrongerByScienceCommunity
reddit.com/r/macrofactor
Try MacroFactor for free: Use code SBS to get a 14-day free trial of our nutrition app MacroFactor. MacroFactor has the fastest food logger on the market and its smart nutrition coach adapts to your metabolism to keep you on track with your goals. Download it today on the App Store or Google Play. macrofactorapp.com
Work with a Stronger By Science coach: Get personalized training and nutrition plans and ongoing support from one of our expert coaches. strongerbyscience.com/coaching
MASS Research Review: Subscribe to the MASS Research Review to get concise and applicable breakdowns of the latest strength, physique, and nutrition research – delivered monthly. massresearchreview.com
BulkSupplements: Next time you stock up on supplements, be sure to use the promo code “SBSPOD” (all caps) to get 5% off your entire order. bulksupplements.com
