Cheri Mah

🏆 Optimizing Sleep for Elite Athletes
🌟 Helping you achieve peak performance through optimal sleep
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My research focuses on the effects of sleep on performance in elite athletes. In particular, I'm interested in the impact of sleep on cognitive and physical performance across various sports. My research interests include the impact of circadian rhythms and sleep patterns on sports performance. I also work with elite athletes and collegiate and professional sports teams (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB) to improve sleep and recovery through the integration of sleep education, technology, and application of sleep research.

02/03/2026

You don’t need to be in the Super Bowl to prepare like a pro.

Protect your sleep before your biggest game, presentation, or meeting so you can think clearly, perform confidently, and be your best!

01/30/2026

A hot shower right before bed may feel relaxing, but it can actually delay sleep. Your body needs a drop in core temperature to fall asleep, and hot showers can raise it instead.

If evening showers are a part of your wind down routine, try moving your shower earlier in the evening so your body has time to cool down.

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01/28/2026

As a sleep physician and researcher, I see many lesser-known sleep disorders that rarely get talked about but can have a real impact on sleep, health, and performance. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is one example.

Swipe to learn how RLS presents, why it disrupts sleep, and how clinical expertise helps identify and manage complex sleep disorders.

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01/25/2026

The nappuccino is a real sleep tool ☕️😴 This is a strategy I use with athletes and high performers when we want to maximize the effectiveness of naps and performance in the second half of a day.

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01/20/2026

You might be quick to turn on a heater during cold winter nights, but did you know that cooler bedroom supports better sleep? Research suggests an ideal sleep temperature of 60–67°F.

Comment ❄️ or 🔥 with your bedroom temperature preference.

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01/19/2026

Elite performance starts with sleep. Swipe to hear how these elite athletes understand how recovery fuels their results.

01/18/2026

As the sleep consultant for the Seattle Seahawks, rest and recovery can become a real competitive advantage in the postseason. When the margins are razor thin, sleep can influence reaction time, decision-making, and on-field ex*****on in ways fans never see on the stat sheet.

Curious how sleep and recovery factor into playoff performance? Drop your questions in the comments and I’ll answer them!

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01/10/2026

Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for your brain. When you’re well rested, you gain benefits such as:

- thinking more clearly
- making better decisions
- reacting faster
- having better mood regulation

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01/06/2026

This simple technique can help calm a racing mind by activating your body’s relaxation response and is especially helpful as part of a nighttime wind down routine.

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01/04/2026

If better sleep is on your New Year’s resolution list, start here.

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12/29/2025

The final day of the 12 Days of Sleep Tips brings us back to an important foundation of sleep: your circadian rhythm!

12/27/2025

Sleep quality is shaped by how you manage your day. Avoiding the 11th-hour scramble helps protect sleep duration, consistency, and next-day performance.

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