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Sleep is always my top priority, and will continue to be in 2021. It is foundational to all health.
I’ve compiled a list of my top 8 sleep hacks that I use everyday to improve my sleep. If you are trying to improve your sleep in 2021, this thread is for you.
I’ve compiled a list of my top 8 sleep hacks that I use everyday to improve my sleep. If you are trying to improve your sleep in 2021, this thread is for you.
1) Thermal shock:
- 2 Hours before bedtime, I will either go into a sauna and immediately follow with an ice-bath or take a hot bath followed by a cold shower
- This helps improve my circulation, reduce inflammation and aid in muscle recovery
- 2 Hours before bedtime, I will either go into a sauna and immediately follow with an ice-bath or take a hot bath followed by a cold shower
- This helps improve my circulation, reduce inflammation and aid in muscle recovery
2) Normatec boots:
- Muscle relaxation is key for restful sleep
- I use @NTRecovery NormaTec Leg Pulse 2.0s at night to help increase blood flow in my legs & relieve muscle tension
- Muscle relaxation is key for restful sleep
- I use @NTRecovery NormaTec Leg Pulse 2.0s at night to help increase blood flow in my legs & relieve muscle tension
3) Smart lighting
- Bright/harsh lighting delays the production of melatonin & sleep onset time
- I use @tweethue Phillips Hue lights in my home that turn orange & gradually dim starting at 7PM and completely shut off at 9:30PM
- Bright/harsh lighting delays the production of melatonin & sleep onset time
- I use @tweethue Phillips Hue lights in my home that turn orange & gradually dim starting at 7PM and completely shut off at 9:30PM
4) Mobility exercises:
- 30 mins before bedtime, I do mobility exercises to relax my body
- I use my @Hyperice HyperVolt Plus Massage Gun during this time to relax my hips and massage feet, hands and back
- 30 mins before bedtime, I do mobility exercises to relax my body
- I use my @Hyperice HyperVolt Plus Massage Gun during this time to relax my hips and massage feet, hands and back
5) Consistency with bedtime and wake up time:
- A consistent sleep schedule is key for improving sleep quality
- I go to bed around 9:30PM and wake up at 6:30AM everyday, even on the weekends
- A consistent sleep schedule is key for improving sleep quality
- I go to bed around 9:30PM and wake up at 6:30AM everyday, even on the weekends
6) Temperature:
- Temperature regulation is key for minimizing sleep disturbances
- I set my @eightsleep Pod temperature to optimize my sleep based on my fitness training, the seasons, and weather
- I set my bedroom temp to 73 degrees
- Temperature regulation is key for minimizing sleep disturbances
- I set my @eightsleep Pod temperature to optimize my sleep based on my fitness training, the seasons, and weather
- I set my bedroom temp to 73 degrees
7) Eliminate alcohol:
- I cut out alcohol in April 2019 & have never felt better
- Alcohol can negatively affect your sleep quality & energy levels
- See more stats here: https://twitter.com/m_franceschetti/status/1305610147398590464?s=20
- I cut out alcohol in April 2019 & have never felt better
- Alcohol can negatively affect your sleep quality & energy levels
- See more stats here: https://twitter.com/m_franceschetti/status/1305610147398590464?s=20
8) Tea and supplements:
- I drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed
- Occasionally, I take melatonin-infused gummies to aid in sleep onset if I am having trouble unwinding and magnesium to relax my muscles
- I drink a cup of chamomile tea before bed
- Occasionally, I take melatonin-infused gummies to aid in sleep onset if I am having trouble unwinding and magnesium to relax my muscles
Read more about my top 8 hacks for sleep here: https://blog.eightsleep.com/top-8-sleep-hacks/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=top-8-sleep-hacks
