Inside Fatigue Science

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It’s not just physical: The difference between mental and physical fatigue

When we talk about fatigue, we’re talking about reduced alertness, reaction time, and effectiveness; all of which manifest in the form of sub-optimal athletic performance.
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5 areas sleep has the greatest impact on athletic performance

It's become clear that quality and quantity of sleep obtained by elite athletes can be the edge between winning and losing, and as critical as physical conditioning and nutrition.

Sleep like a champ: How FSU women's soccer promotes sleep as a vital component of success

As the Seminoles prepare to kick off the 2015 season as defending National Champions, we spoke to Assistant Coach Mike Bristol about their use of the Fatigue Science Readiband.

The world's best performance enhancer: 10 sleep strategies for peak athletic performance

While stress, jet lag, and demanding schedules can challenge even the most dedicated athlete, sleep can be improved by following these 10 simple steps for better sleep hygiene.
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TechCrunch: Fatigue Science lets pro sports teams track their athletes' sleep

Our CEO, Sean Kerklaan, was interviewed by TechCrunch on how Fatigue Science provides elite sports teams and industry with sleep analytics to improve performance and reduce risk.
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SB Nation: Seahawks teaching players 'sleep is a weapon'

Sam Ramsden and Michael Gervais of the Seattle Seahawks speak with sleep champion Ariana Huffington, in an interview on the subject of sleep and pro athletic performance.
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ESPN Magazine: Athlete monitoring in the NBA

In a league where teams often play back-to-back nights in different cities requiring late, post-game travel, sufficient sleep is hard to come by and fatigue, in due time, can take its toll.
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CITEworld: How wearables helped dramatically reduce injuries for the Seattle Sounders

The Sounders have been using wearables to optimize training, minimize injury risks, and reduce recovery times. Their efforts seem to be working, as the number of days players were out for muscle-related injuries has been cut down by over half, from 498 days in 2012 to 214 days this season, states the article.
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Fatigue Science at 2014 World Conference on Science and Soccer

This week a couple members of the Fatigue Science team, including co-founder Pat Byrne, travelled to Portland, Oregon to attend the 4th World Conference on Science and Soccer.
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Seattle Mariners first to bring Fatigue Science to Major League Baseball

The Seattle Mariners have joined the growing list of professional sports teams embracing sleep and fatigue analytics as part of their sports science program and the first in MLB to sign on with Fatigue Science.
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Fatigue Science work with Dallas Mavericks referenced in Thrive

Fatigue Science's work with the NBA's Dallas Mavericks has been referenced in Arianna Huffington's new bestseller Thrive: The third metric to redefining success and creating a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder.
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Fatigue Science mention on CBC's Hockey Night in Canada

Alain Vigneault was questioned on the subject of fatigue following Sunday's game loss to Pittsburg to which he called attention to his goalie: "He was on top of his game, he wasn't tired." Vigneault stated, "If he's not tired, nobody else should be."
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Irish Examiner: Sleeping your way to success

Fatigue Science co-founder, Pat Byrne, recently spoke with the Irish Examiner's Michael Moynihan about the link between sleep and athletic performance and how Fatigue Science technology is helping professional sports teams connect these dots.

OAR Northwest rowers on NBC's Dateline

In January 2013, the CWF Africa to the Americas Expedition left the coast of Africa to row across the Atlantic Ocean - propelled entirely by four adventurous Canadian and American men.
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Fatigue Science + Seattle Sounders FC Sports Science Weekend

Hosted by David Tenney this June, the Seattle Sounders FC will bring in some of the brightest minds in sports science and performance training for the 2014 Sports Science Weekend. Invited speakers will join Sounders FC coaching staff in sharing the latest methodologies in soccer training, strength & conditioning, performance analysis, and recovery methods.