Hey everybody, welcome to Trained, a podcast exploring the cutting edge of holistic fitness.

I'm your host, Ryan Flaherty, the senior director of Performance at Nike.

We're going to do something a little different today, taking some time to answer the questions

you've been sending to us at thetrainedatnikey.com email address.

I'm always really stoked to do a Q&A like this, first because I'm just blown away by the depth

of some of these questions, and second because getting accurate wellness info out there is

a big reason why I do this podcast in the first place.

So let's get to it.

The first letter I've got here is from Chrissy.

High-trained, she says, love the podcast even though I'm not a professional athlete or coach.

So many of the topics you dive into can be applied to my career as a nurse.

I would love to hear your thoughts on sleep for the night shift worker.

I hear again and again how important sleep is, but as an ER nurse, it has been hard for

me to find a day position.

Day sleeping comes with so many challenges, the bright-ass sun, the Amazon deliveries,

kids awake at home, waking up to pee, and just waking up because my body naturally wants

to be awake.

Do you have any thoughts on best practices for a night shifter who still wants to feel

healthy, rested, and fit?

For instance, is it better to flip to a normal schedule when I'm not working?

Are there supplements or nutritional modifications you'd recommend?

Any information to be greatly appreciated, stay safe and healthy.

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