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The Best Workout Timing for Quality Sleep
Exercise and sleep aren’t rivals, they’re partners. The time you train can either help you fall asleep faster and recover better, or leave you wired at night. This article breaks down the science, shows why morning training usually wins, and gives you practical tools to manage late sessions without sacrificing rest.
Travel Sleep Optimisation: How to Extend Home into the Hotel
Frequent travel doesn’t have to derail your sleep. By replicating familiar cues, temperature, scent, light, and routine—you can trick the nervous system into perceiving safety and calm, even in a hotel room. Our latest article explores the science behind travel sleep optimisation and offers practical steps for high performers to protect recovery on the move.
The Role of L-Theanine in RISE
Caffeine boosts alertness, but it can overstimulate the nervous system when used alone. L-theanine provides balance, creating calm focus, regulating neurotransmitters, and protecting circadian stability. Here’s why this synergy makes RISE different.
Why Your Afternoon Coffee Is Breaking Your Sleep
Caffeine fuels performance, but timing is everything. Afternoon caffeine disrupts circadian rhythm, narrows recovery, and traps you in the fatigue cycle. Here’s the science behind smarter stimulation.
Caffeine, Alcohol, and the Perpetual Cycle of Diminishing Output
Modern life runs on caffeine to wake and alcohol to unwind. But both disrupt deep sleep and REM, trapping us in a cycle of fatigue and diminished performance. This article explores the science, the cultural impact, and strategies to break the loop.
Television, Sleep, and Human Performance: What the Science Really Tells Us
Television is part of many people’s nightly wind-down, but its impact on sleep is more complex than most realise. Screen type, brightness, content, and timing all influence whether TV helps you relax or disrupts your recovery. This article breaks down the science — and practical strategies for building healthier pre-sleep routines.
Hydration & Electrolytes: The Overlooked Jet Lag Tool
Jet lag is often seen as a sleep problem. But hydration and electrolyte balance play a fundamental role in circadian alignment, recovery, and adaptation to new time zones. This article explores the science and shares practical hydration protocols for travel.
Why In-Room Workouts Aren’t the Future of Wellness in Hospitality
In-room workouts may look like a convenient wellness solution, but science shows they fail both recovery and performance. Hotel rooms are designed for rest, not training, and this mismatch exposes a much bigger opportunity for hospitality.
Rethinking Sleep Timing: Unlocking Human Performance Through When, Not Just How Much
Sleep isn’t just about duration. Emerging research shows that earlier, consistent sleep timing is critical for next-day energy, movement, and focus. In this article, Phil Learney explores the science of circadian alignment, its impact on performance, and what it means for athletes, professionals, and everyday health.
Sleep Tourism: Why Rest Is Becoming the Real Luxury (and the Next Competitive Edge)
Sleep tourism is transforming how we travel. No longer about indulgence or adventure alone, the new luxury is restoration. This article explores the science, industry shifts, and practical applications behind the rise of sleep-focused travel, and what it means for performance, hospitality, and everyday wellbeing.
Why Social Jet Lag Is as Damaging as Travel Jet Lag
Social jet lag is the hidden disruptor of modern life. Mimicking the effects of travel across time zones, it erodes energy, focus, and recovery week after week. This post explains the science behind social jet lag, why it matters for health and performance, and how simple circadian strategies can help realign your body clock.
Tradition, Transition, and the Future of Hospitality: Coffee, Alcohol, and the Rise of Wellness Demands
Hospitality has always been anchored by tradition, with coffee and alcohol at its core. But shifting generational demands are reshaping the landscape. Wellness-conscious consumers now seek balance, quality, and alternatives. The future belongs to operators who protect heritage while embracing innovation.