The Rhythm of Rest: Unlocking Sleep Potential Naturally w/ Dr. Chris Perry, Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Travis Mash #778
Barbell Shrugged
Doug Larson
4.7 • 2.8K Ratings
🗓️ 25 December 2024
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Dr. Christopher A. Perry, an Assistant Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, began his fitness journey at Penn State University, where he developed a robust background in Strength & Conditioning leading to 17 years in the industry to date.
His academic path, leading through a PhD at Arizona State University, deepened his expertise in Exercise Science & Sports, Sleep & Circadian Rhythms, and Nutrition.
Chris's current research focuses on sleep, movement analysis, and CO2 tolerance, particularly in tactical populations and collegiate athletes.
His work aims to enhance performance, wellness, and longevity health outcomes, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of exercise and sports science.
Beyond his academic pursuits, Chris is an executive performance coach, weight loss consultant, fitness entrepreneurship mentor, podcast host, and enjoys engaging in coffee culture and movie discussions.
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| 0:00.0 | Shrach family this week on Barbelsrog. Dr. Chris Perry is back. Guess what team? Today |
| 0:06.1 | it's Christmas Eve. And that means that we need to say thank you. Hope everybody has a Merry |
| 0:11.8 | Christmas. I appreciate everybody that tunes into the show. I actually get to talk so many of you guys |
| 0:16.7 | on the phone or on Zoom or have reached out. And every time I am able to actually connect with the audience of people that are |
| 0:24.9 | tuning in every Wednesday and Friday with us, I am forever grateful. |
| 0:29.1 | This is the sixth, seventh year, something like that, with Barbell Shrugged. |
| 0:33.2 | I don't think we've missed a single date. |
| 0:35.4 | The show's been around for 11 or 12 years now, so we're 750-ish of these in, and life is good. |
| 0:44.3 | I can't believe that we get to sit around and talk to leading experts around the world |
| 0:48.3 | on health, fitness, performance, and I appreciate you guys tuning in. |
| 0:53.9 | Hope everybody has a Merry Christmas. Dr. Perry |
| 0:56.0 | is going to do the thing that he talks about the best sleep circadian rhythms and as always. |
| 1:02.0 | If you find this information fun and interesting and you would like to work with us, make sure you get over to rapid health report.com for all things lab, lifestyle performance. |
| 1:10.0 | And we can set up a call and get things |
| 1:13.3 | rolling with you. And you can access all of that over at rapid health report.com. Friends, |
| 1:18.0 | have a Merry Christmas. Happy holidays. We'll see you guys in the new year. |
| 1:23.8 | Welcome to Barbell Shrugged. I'm Andrew Anders Wagner, Doug Larson, Coach Travis, Matt. |
| 1:27.8 | Dr. Chris Perry, welcome back to Shrug, man. |
| 1:30.2 | We've got a good flow going with you. |
| 1:32.2 | It's nice having you in-house. |
| 1:33.7 | You've got to come and hang out with us all the time. |
| 1:35.7 | Now, I saw on X, Twitter, we might be getting rid of daylight savings time. |
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