Episode SummaryDr. Charles Samuels, renowned sleep expert, on the importance of sleep on health and athletic performanceShow Notes01:50 – Dr. Samuels introduces himself 08:45 – Applicability of sleep research on recreational athletes11:50 – Athlete Sleep Screening Questionnaire15:05 – Biggest cause for poor sleep: electronic screens 20:45 – How to set yourself up for good sleep25:35 – Other factors that influence sleep like nutrition, hydration and caffeine29:55 – Views on Napping36:40 – Tracking sleep using wearables41:35 – Views on sleep types: ‘larks’, neutrals and ‘night owls’46:05 – Resources recommendationFollow Dr. Charles SamuelsCentre for Sleep & Human Performance: https://centreforsleep.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreforsleepandhumanperformance/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CentreforSleepLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-centre-for-sleep-and-human-performance/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreforsleep/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CentreforsleepRecommendations on resourcesAthlete Sleep Screening QuestionnairePodcast: Krush Performance by Jeff Krushell – http://krushperformance.com/Book: Sink into Sleep by Judith Davidson - Amazon LinkWebsites: Canadian Sleep Society and National Sleep FoundationPaper in British Journal of Sports MedicineContact Details for Running and Fitness with RajWebsite: runfitraj.comJoin WhatsApp Group:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqhemail:runningandfitnesswithraj@gmail.comFacebook Group:Running and Fitness with RajInstagram:Instagram @runningandfitnesswithrajTwitter @RunningRaj Listen and SubscribeThank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. AppleSpotifyJioSaavnGoogle PodcastsStitcherCastboxTuneIn