In this episode of Performance That Matters, I sit down with Dr. Tommy Wood — an MD trained at the University of Oxford with a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo — to unpack the science behind elite human performance. Dr. Tommy Wood shares his insights from helping Formula 1 drivers maintain focus and performance while driving at 200 miles per hour - touching on brain health, recovery, and why chasing perfection might be killing your progress.
We explore the fine balance between performance and longevity, practical takeaways for everyday athletes, and what the latest research actually says about overtraining, sleep, and nutrition.
🧠 About Dr. Tommy Wood: Dr. Wood is a research assistant professor at the University of Washington, with a background in medicine and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience. He works with high-performing individuals helping them push the limits while protecting long-term health.
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00:00 - Intro 02:08 - Who is Dr. Tommy Wood? 05:12 - Working with elite athletes across sports 08:45 - What neuroscience teaches us about performance 14:22 - Stress, recovery, and cognitive fatigue 19:33 - Brain health and long-term performance 26:10 - The myth of perfect training 32:45 - Sleep and overtraining 38:02 - F1 drivers vs. fighters: lessons from both worlds 44:10 - Nutrition and supplementation: what actually matters 49:50 - Longevity vs. short-term performance 55:15 - Tommy's personal routine and mindset 01:01:02 - Rapid-fire: Best advice for athletes 01:04:10 - Final thoughts & where to find Tommy
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