8. Sleep & Recovery: Your Back 9 Playbook (Part 2)
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If you’ve got a round coming up that really matters to you, the night before matters more than you think. Whether it’s a tournament or a trip you’ve been planning for months, you want to show up feeling sharp, striking the ball consistently, and making the right decisions on the course. That’s why part two of the Back Nine Playbook is all about sleep and recovery.
We cover why sleep quality and consistency matter more than just hours in bed. From deep sleep repair cycles to REM consolidation of motor skills, your body does crucial maintenance while you sleep. I explain how to use sleep trackers effectively, what numbers matter, and which habits truly improve rest.
This episode is full of practical advice to get better sleep when your brain, your body, and your golf game need it most. You can cope with one bad night’s sleep before a big round… It's your long-term sleep habits that set you up to score low.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Back Nine Sleep & Recovery:
Why sleep is the single most powerful performance tool in midlife.
How deep sleep and REM repair your body and consolidate motor learning.
How to read sleep tracker trends without over-focusing on single-night data.
The impact of light, temperature, caffeine, alcohol, and routines on sleep.
Midlife sleep challenges for men and women, including hormone-related disruptions.
Why undiagnosed sleep apnea can dramatically affect health and performance.
Practical strategies to improve sleep quality and consistency for better energy, focus, and recovery.
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Disclaimer: I'm a doctor, but I'm not YOUR doctor. This is for education purposes only. Nothing in this episode should be construed as personal medical advice. Use it to have a smarter conversation with your own doctor.
