If you’re looking for the shortest path to better sleep, Patrick McKeown suggests starting at your nose. The sleep and breathing expert has authored four books, including bestseller The Oxygen Advantage, which shows the link between good breathing, good sleep, and good performance. His new Oxygen Advantage app functions as a virtual breathing instructor, with hundreds of tips and exercises designed to help you take control of your breathing and sleep better.
“Getting good sleep is important in every aspect of our lives,” McKeown says. “It affects cognition, mood, productivity, recovery from exercise, and more.”
Here are McKeown’s first sleep-strengthening steps to improve your waking performance. From there, check out a full 30 days of new tips for training well, eating well, living well, and feeling great. Lean into the daily guidance and grab a think! High Protein Bar to provide your body with delicious fuel to crush your goals. Each week adds up to a unique routine according to a different expert, with advice on improving everything from muscles and mobility to your mental state.