EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 49 MIN
Sleep expert for GAA: The truth about Whoop, naps, blue light, caffeine & alcohol
from Humans of Gaelic · host Kevin O'Brien
If you’re training hard but still feeling sluggish, flat, or injured — your sleep is probably the missing piece.In this episode, elite sleep coach Tom Coleman breaks down the science behind high performance recovery, and why most GAA players are undermining their progress every night.We talk about:The most common sleep disruptors for club playersWhat evening games and late training sessions do to your nervous systemWhy caffeine timing matters more than you thinkThe 5-minute bedtime routine to help you recover fasterAnd how county players are now using sleep as a weaponWhether you're chasing fitness gains, better focus or just want to feel fresher for matches — this episode will give you a serious edge.➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
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If you’re training hard but still feeling sluggish, flat, or injured — your sleep is probably the missing piece.In this episode, elite sleep coach Tom Coleman breaks down the science behind high performance recovery, and why most GAA players are undermining their progress every night.We talk about:The most common sleep disruptors for club playersWhat evening games and late training sessions do to your nervous systemWhy caffeine timing matters more than you thinkThe 5-minute bedtime routine to help you recover fasterAnd how county players are now using sleep as a weaponWhether you're chasing fitness gains, better focus or just want to feel fresher for matches — this episode will give you a serious edge.➕ We've got some great guests coming up. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any episodes.****************************𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝****************************Subscribe to the Humans of Gaelic podcast wherever you're listening.Leave a Review: If you found value in this episode, please give it a rating and review. It helps us hugelyShare the Episode: Know someone who'd enjoy this show? Share it and help us spread the word!****************************𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠****************************For more performance tips, insights, and the latest updates, visit:Website: humansofgaelic.comInstagram: @humansofgaelicFacebook: Humans of GaelicTikTok: @humansofgaelic
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