Do napping and caffeine improve performance? A look into what the research says, with Aaron Patterson, M.S.
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The episode explores the effects of napping and caffeine on performance with insights from Aaron Patterson.
Have you ever taken a nap and felt extra refreshed upon waking up? How much does caffeine impact your performance? There is plenty of research on the benefits of both sleep and caffeine on performance, but what if you use both to enhance performance further? The question is, will the combination work, or are you better off using only one method? In this episode, NSCA certified trainer Aaron Patterson looks into what the research says about the benefits of naps and caffeine on performance as he breaks down an article from the Human Kinetics Journals. Listen along to learn how to get the most out of your performance. Aaron Patterson, M.S., NSCA-CPT, CWPC, CSAC, CTPS Aaron Patterson provides informative and educational content for Human Kinetics in the areas of health, fitness, strength and conditioning, and sport performance including exercise technique videos, author interviews, and podcast episodes. Certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Aaron has over 12 years of experience as a personal trainer and sport performance coach. He holds specialty certifications as a Certified Weightlifting Performance Coach (CWPC), Certified Speed and Agility…
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