The Greatest (and legal) Performance Enhancer Ever
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Sleep, the often-underestimated and underutilized resource, is arguably the best legal performance enhancing drug available to us. In a society that glorifies productivity and celebrates sleep deprivation, it is important to recognize the profound impact that quality sleep has on our mental and physical well-being. By understanding the science behind sleep and its numerous benefits, we can appreciate why it is a powerful tool for optimizing performance in all aspects of life.
When we sleep, our bodies engage in a complex series of restorative processes that are vital for our overall health. During sleep, our brains consolidate memories, process emotions, and enhance learning. Adequate sleep also allows for the restoration of physical functions, such as repairing damaged tissues, strengthening the immune system, and regulating hormone levels. These physiological processes have a direct impact on our cognitive abilities, mood, and physical performance.
One of the key benefits of sleep is its positive impact on cognitive function. Research has consistently shown that well-rested individuals exhibit improved attention, concentration, and problem-solving abilities. Memory consolidation, the process by which memories are strengthened and integrated into long-term storage, occurs primarily during sleep. This means that a good night's sleep can enhance our ability to retain information and perform complex mental tasks. Whether it's studying for an exam, preparing for a presentation, or making important decisions, sleep provides the foundation for optimal cognitive performance.
Moreover, sleep plays a crucial role in regulating our emotional well-being. Lack of sleep has been linked to increased irritability, mood swings, and decreased emotional resilience. On the other hand, quality sleep promotes emotional stability, enhances our ability to regulate emotions, and reduces the risk of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. By prioritizing sleep, we can cultivate a stronger sense of emotional well-being, which ultimately translates into improved performance in our personal and professional lives.
Physical performance is another area where sleep truly shines as a performance enhancer. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts recognize the importance of adequate sleep in optimizing training outcomes. During sleep, the body repairs muscle tissues, replenishes energy stores, and releases growth hormone, which is essential for tissue growth and repair. Optimal sleep duration and quality have been associated with increased athletic performance, improved reaction time, and enhanced endurance. From professional athletes to recreational exercisers, sleep is a critical component in achieving peak physical performance.
In a society that values productivity above all else, it is crucial to prioritize sleep as a means of optimizing performance. Despite the prevailing belief that sacrificing sleep for more waking hours is a recipe for success, the reality is quite the opposite. By embracing the power of sleep, we can experience heightened cognitive function, emotional well-being, and physical performance. To truly unlock our full potential, we must recognize that sleep is not an obstacle to success, but rather an indispensable ally on our journey towards peak performance. So, let us embrace the power of sleep and reap the countless benefits it offers us in our quest for excellence.
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I've always slept like a baby, wake up every hour crying, piss the bed and everything.
James your honesty is so refreshing, and your recent videos are absolutely killing it. Keep up the sick work!
@Monkehrawrrr
6 ай бұрын
Wait wtf is this guy saying nasal strips are as good as steroids LOL WHATTTT YALL ARE BEING LIED TO
"Who doesn't drink coffee for 90 minutes after waking up!" Thank you. I respect Andrew Huberman, but I'm with you on this one. Piss and coffee are essential. I'm not participating in anything till these things have happened.
@JLNHB
Жыл бұрын
I have been doing that for two weeks now and did not have a single afternoon „low point/crash“ since. Yes, the mornings are a little rough but the rest of the day is so much better. I also sleep better because I have less caffeine during the day. So far I have to say I have gone from hater to lover on this caffeine timing thing in the morning.
@spikem6039
Жыл бұрын
never ever drank coffee in my life, the taste is vile, but strangely i like the smell lol
@shaynecox944
Жыл бұрын
@@spikem6039 Had 2 cups in mine and I agree I think it is disgusting. Coffee drinkers are as bad as smokers in my opinion.
@TheLeoGamer17
Жыл бұрын
@@shaynecox944whoa there buddy I think you’re a little bit over exaggerating with this claim.
@nathanw9770
Жыл бұрын
Piss???
This guy is fantastic! I am just plowing through his videos. Education wrapped into a full on stand-up. I love it!
Thank you Sir, loving how your channel is developing! Great content 🎉
the subtle humor within a rather serious messages is so well delivered! Agree on some of the comments below, I feel you are creating content on a higher level! Subscribed.
Discovered James recently and he’s equally funny and helpful. Damn that is a combo.
Thank you james your tuned in really enjoyed this
Welcome to the ADHD club my friend, it will open your eyes to so many things that you've done and the reasons why. The first video of yours that I watched, I thought you might have it.
New subscriber, and binge watching your videos..love your no BS approach, and your clear, uncomplicated Information provided in them. Keep up the good work 😊
Not gonna lie - subscribing to your channel was one of the best thing I could do for myself in a while. Thank you for your content!
Awesome video. I had sleep issues myself and it was the nasal strips that corrected them. It turns out that correcting even small airflow issues can have a great effect on achieving relaxation.
The best practical and real sleep video I’ve seen. Thank you.
Fair play. That was entertaining and informative. Good work 😀
First KZread video that's legit made me laugh out loud in a while. It's nice to watch someone who seems to actually know what the real world is like -- good stuff man. Subscribing for sure.
Yet again, you've hit the nail on the head James. You impart your knowledge to us from real life experience in a fun and humorous way. Without kissing arse, I honestly believe you are one of the top 'influencers' on the net. These videos are super mate👍
@JamesSmithPT
Жыл бұрын
thank you boss :)
Great video James, really detailed and well written description as well! Earned a sub
you sir just earned another subscriber top quality content! Way to go!
Awesome content and way of delivery. Subscribed.
Just started watching your videos and been really impressed with what you are doing and loving your style. Keep it up.
Love the content brother ❤
Loving this guy. So down to earth.
Loving all these little videos massive pockets of info 😊
Second video watched so far, amazing content. Keep it up! Love the JRE snippet.
I genuinely love your content. You're so clear and funny about the information you deliver Cheers mate
Mah man James with da truth bombs. Best real content eva!
Wow, I never thought it is so easy to spot LEGIT fitness content. Your's is just that. I immediately subbed after the first 90 seconds.
Bro I been following you for like e years and you are fucking brilliant mate! Truthful, honest, genuine, authentic, and knowledgeable
Perfect fathers days gift! Thanks James
@JamesSmithPT
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks for reminding me to ft my dad 😂😂👍🏼
Love this video! So nice to have such refreshing content ans straight to the point!
Just found this channel and love the delivery of very interesting material! From a lot of life experience I know you're talking sense! I look forward to falling asleep with you.. I mean whilst listening to you!!! 😂 You're like the Bob Ross of fitness! Keep up the great work! 👍
Amazingly informative videos! You have earned my subcription and every other with no shadow of a doubt! Have taken up workout and a healthier lifestyle since this year. Mostly healthier eating since February and hitting the gym since July. Since then I have 19 visits to the gym behind me and I am seeing a huuuge difference. And as you said a good night´s sleep is so bloody important and makes a huge difference. Beginning of the year my kilogram weight was at the 120s, ranging between a flat 120 to 128. Today I weigh 101, with more and more fat leaving and being replaced by muscle. I will also try to have my coffee (I only drink a single morning cup since I suffer from sleep problems) at least 90 minutes after waking up... I usually wake up at 5 in the morning for work and used to hit the bunk at 22:00. Ever since going to sleep at 21:00 I already noticed such a big difference it isn´t even funny. Amazing work and keep it up!
It's so funny how often there's people I relate to a lot end up getting diagnosed with ADHD. We really are a specific kinda people I guess haha. Anyway good luck with your journey, whatever you end up doing with the diagnosis. I can imagine there's a lot of answers, but also plenty of questions that will come up over the next period, just know you're not alone out there! Cheers and much love
@BOLDYOJI
9 ай бұрын
ADHD is just pharma code for druging the human spirit out of people till they comply!
Great tips! Gonna def try your supplement stack
James, you ROCK!!!! (love your content) and you're so right about sleep. I'll be 60 next month and when people ask what I do, to have so much energy, I tell them to get some sleep. I have a ritual that prepares me for sleep that I do 10-15 minutes before I get in bed. It's almost like a signal that it's time to shut down. Quick tip to add to your awsome list - make the best bed you can with decent sheets and great pillow for the type of sleeper are, it's game changer. Keep up the great work! Cheers mate.
@joegoldberg5372
Жыл бұрын
what’s your ritual?
I'm so glad I found your channel
This is one of your best videos yet. Can see your style evolving slowly and surely! Road to 1million subs baby :D
Hi James I thoroughly enjoy your posts. I too was diagnosed with ADHD about two years ago and always found it difficult to sleep. I swear by nose strips and I use a meditation app to fall asleep with. I do think not eating or drinking at least two hours before bed would definitely impact my sleep. Please keep up the good content, one of the best things on KZread currently
@CJ.1998X.Y.Z
Жыл бұрын
If you’re on Ritalin ask to try concerta Don’t take Ritalin after 4pm unless you’re desperate Ask to come down a level of stimulant I did all the above and got my sleep back
@craigoliveira7916
Жыл бұрын
@@CJ.1998X.Y.Zi couldn’t stand Ritalin at all so I asked my doctor to take me of stimulants and he put me on Atomoxetine instead far better in my opinion!
Huge respect to you! Thanks for this
You're hilarious!!! Thanks for the good info wrapped in comedy.
I just came across your videos a couple of days ago. You are freakin Awesome! You’re very informative, funny as hell and extremely entertaining. Keep up what you do! I love it! 🤘🤘🤘
I have really struggled with sleep. Thanks for this I am going to give some of your suggestions a try!
mate, so glad I found your channel. You talk a lot (funny comments, not bad) but you also do share great tips! Just the supplements and nasal strip advice is already to the point! I like how honestly you speak too. Keep it up!
Love the fact that you included RFK Jr at the end.
Brilliant content as always
That Rfk Podcast was amazing, good u listened to it :)
I'm 55 and still pumping with injuries, thank you for your honesty bra..
Wanted to congratulate you on your trainers landing there
Ur the gym/life advice person everybody needs and loves
first of i need to apologise lol... i remember seeing one of your videos many moons ago and i dont know why but i thought... "he's a dick" but recently have found your videos again. and i cant get enough of them... I'm an overweight (18st), Middle aged (36 years old) bloke who's just started getting myself healthy again. im now loving your no nonsense approach to what you say and its helping me so much. Thank you.
I can't live without mouth taping. Life changing!
damn, that podcast hack as just changed my evening routine of scrolling myself to sleep 🙏 thanks!
I have so much respect for this level of transparency.
You're a breath of fresh air brother. Good knowledge & presented well from a realistic point of view, no virtue signalling you're not tryna front, Not taking yourself too seriously, like I can feel the ADHD energy 😁 and I'm here for it, you utilize it well. All in all, upfront and honest 👊 respect for not plugging sponsorship supplements too, that's an easy couple quid to make for youtubers but it leaves a bad taste in the mouth seeing a lack of authenticity from "influencers" trying to sell the viewer something. Doing good work mate.
dude, I so much enjoy your style💪
wholesome information! Thanks James
your videos really are some of the very best on youtube lol
Another great video James. Sleep hygiene is so often ignored in the overall health analysis. Just ordered my nasal strips and sleep supplements. Gonna pass on the mouth tape although maybe I’ll get it for my wife to wear during the day. Jajajajaja. Great video!
@FUBARFin
Жыл бұрын
what a belter 🤣🤣🤣
@MonkeyyFN
11 ай бұрын
yo wtf 🤣
@DragonWarrior1524
9 ай бұрын
@@FUBARFin tf is a belter😂
@FUBARFin
9 ай бұрын
@@DragonWarrior1524 a crackin joke pal
@DragonWarrior1524
9 ай бұрын
@@FUBARFin crackin joke 🤣 like a good joke
💯fresh style, great content..thanks
I love you're videos and how you tell it straight and no 5 hours getting to the point you're a top man...as soon as you said you had adhd I thought this is why I like your stuff and how you deliver it coz I've adhd too 🤣😂🤣
I’m a mouth-taper, eye masker, magnesium glycinater and cold room. It works like a dreeeeam! LOVED THIS VIDEO! crocs and sox
@1122redbird
Жыл бұрын
why did you love it? If you learned nothing..what's to "LOVE"?
Been wearing a sleepmask for years. Incredibly helpful.
The editing is better and better, mate. Top stuff.
Sleep routine. I knew when reading your book I thought to myself he has ADHD. Because so many similarities to my son diagnosis. Great videos I love watching them.
I only had to do mouth taping for two weeks before my body learnt to breathe through my nose. It wasn’t just for sleep though, the impact of wearing it to sleep transferred to me only breathing through my nose during the day. I don’t wear them now unless I know I’m extremely tired/have been drinking alcohol and want the best sleep possible. To add my sleep tracker also showed an increase in deep sleep.
Ok, this was a good one so I've given you my like 5th ever subscription and first ever KZread comment and I've been watching KZread since Kimbo Slice backyard brawls. Keep up the good content my mam, hope this hit 1 milli, thanks 🙌👌
@JamesSmithPT
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@boyunderbridge
Жыл бұрын
Kimbo slice should be compulsory education
Mate! Your videos are so good. Great to have someone who is real for a change. You're fucking funny too ❤
My fav thing is putting a podcast on as I sleep is the best thing as well
Absolutely brilliant thank you James thank you
Great podcast choice 🤌
Great vid mate!
@JamesSmithPT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
Class vid humour breaks it, 👏 brilliant, new sub
You’re awesome. About coffee, so true. Also about sleep, even more true.
Going to try the strips, thank you.
In fairness, avoiding caffeine during the first 90 minutes of waking up was a massive improvement for me. Allowing your body to process all the sleep chemicals before adding caffeine which blocks the receptors and thus preventing the sleeping agents from being processed. Stops me feeling tired in the afternoon. Matt Walker who is the king of sleep, has an excellent explanation in his book about how it works. I'd recommend trying it to anybody. I just wait until I get to work before having a brew, rather than having one with breakfast, pretty minor change. Other than that minor point which is definitely a preference, great video!
@darkonnis
Жыл бұрын
@@bones642 try Redbush or Roiboss Tea, naturally caffeine free and has more anti-oxidants than green tea, also tastes very similar to regular tea perhaps a little bit sweeter. See how you go!
@ClarkPotter
Жыл бұрын
Yes. This. Quitting caffeine ENTIRELY for 6+ months will change your life for the better. No caffeine period is infinitely better than using it.
@poto7500
Жыл бұрын
@@ClarkPotter but caffeine has no bad effects does it?, its healthy, plain black coffee helps with a ton of stuff, you should detox if u already have built a tolerance to it or an addiction.
@cordlxze9559
11 ай бұрын
I’m a few years into working and am trying to avoid getting into the habit of having coffees. A drink that people rely on to function every day doesn’t seem healthy to me
@robertgarvansnyder4665
11 ай бұрын
For me as well. Also, this is only anecdotal, but I notice a huge difference if I start my day with a maté first, and then follow that up with a mid-morning coffee. Feels like a softer, more gradual ramp into the day, rather than going 0-60 real fast with coffee first.
Great vid 🙏
Love your videos man
Love this mate.
I didn’t know u had a book I just found 3 of them on Amazon and bought them all Cheers 👍
the podcast was a game changer
You got my attention at ADHD! I thought I'd watch this video, because lately I f*cked up my circadian rhythm, and I want to do something about it. Then I clicked on the video, and not so far into it you mentioned your ADHD, so I listened to your advice with twice the interest! Welcome to our interesting little club, fellow ADHDer!
love your content :)
thanks ill give some of these a try
few years a go I started going to sleep strictly at 11pm to wake at 7, because I felt that was what I needed, and also a short nap of 20mins after lunch...and it changed my life, I never yawned again during the day, ever, and I feel better in every way.
Cheers James great insight
What a genuine guy
Great advice
My new favorite KZreadr. Well done mate. PS I’m American 😂
this is the first video ive watched of your's and i subscribed in the first 3 minutes. fucking hilarious and well done brother, thank you for making content like this
hahaha won me a;lraedy at 1:20... every single time I hear that being mentioned, I'm like duuude! in 1h30min, I have to be at work one hour drive away, great content James keep it up!
I've the great combination of insomnia and narcolepsy. I have sleep attacks during the day that last split seconds but I can dream a whole story like I've watched a film, it's proper trippy! I'm prescribed 10mg of melatonin at night and even that won't knock me out, the only thing I've found so far that helps is getting the Alexa in the bedroom to play cat purring sounds on a loop. It melts my busy brain! Definitely going to look into the supplements you mentioned, thanks 😊
I love this guy. Freakin honest, finally
I started working out and unsubscribed from some guy who reviews mmorpgs for a living and subscribed to you, I'm on the right track.
Great video.. Thanks
I was waiting to hear you mention that you HAVE to tape your mouth to get a good night sleep, already preparing to make a response video! I'm so glad you didn't jump on the bandwagon. It's not a piece of advice i'd generalise because those who do have high adipose and sleep apnea are risking further suffocation with the mouth taped shut. Enjoyed this video!
All very good information, apart from the no coffee for 90 minutes. There's very good academic research on how it affects your adenosine levels, which then does affect your sleep.
thank you for the nappies advice
Agree with all of these. I’ve implemented all except swapping out nose strips for nightly nasal wash and sleep much better. If you can afford it, the bed cooling systems are legit too.
hahaha i laughed a lot in this one. Thanks.. great delivery
Great content