Sleep and Sport 1st Edition

Sleep and Sport (1st Edition) by Michael A. Grandner and Amy B. Athey is an essential, research-driven guide for anyone who wants to harness the power of sleep to boost athletic performance. Whether you’re an elite athlete, coach, sports scientist, or weekend warrior, this book translates cutting-edge sleep science into practical strategies that improve recovery, focus, and resilience.

Inside, you’ll find clear explanations of how sleep affects strength, endurance, reaction time, injury risk, and mental readiness. Grandner and Athey blend rigorous evidence with real-world application—covering circadian rhythm management, sleep hygiene, strategic napping, travel and jet-lag mitigation, and sleep’s role in training adaptation. The writing is approachable yet authoritative, making complex physiology accessible to coaches, sports medicine professionals, and athletes across North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

Imagine fewer injuries, faster recovery between sessions, and sharper performance on game day. This book shows how small, actionable changes to sleep patterns and schedules produce measurable gains in training and competition. It’s ideal for teams, individual athletes, athletic trainers, and anyone responsible for performance optimization.

Practical, evidence-based, and globally relevant, Sleep and Sport is the playbook for the modern athlete who wants a competitive edge through better rest. Add this indispensable resource to your library and start turning sleep into performance. Order your copy today to bring science-backed sleep solutions to your training program.

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