Sleep: The Most Underrated Training Tool
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Sleep: The Most Underrated Training Tool

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Tom RourkePerformance Writer · Jun 18, 2026 · 3 min read

No supplement or session beats a consistent night's sleep.

Sleep is when your body repairs tissue, consolidates skills, and restores energy. Skimp on it and every other part of training suffers.

Protect the routine

No supplement or session beats a consistent night's sleep.

Aim for a consistent schedule, a cool dark room, and a wind-down that isn't your phone. Athletes in heavy training often need more than the standard eight hours.

If you only fix one recovery habit this month, make it sleep.

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