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How Light Exposure Affects Energy, Recovery and Health for Athletes
Mar 17, 2026
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Are you training hard but still feeling flat?
Most triathletes focus on training, nutrition and sleep to improve energy and recovery. But there’s another factor that almost nobody talks about: light exposure.
For millions of years, humans evolved under natural sunlight. Yet today we spend around 9...
Taryn Richardson
Advanced Sports Dietitian
BHlthSc (Nutr&Diet) (Hons) IOC Dip Sports Nut AIS Fellowship 2014 - 2016 ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist
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