• Go to bed early: I know this is hard but you can always Tivo sports center and watch it while you train on your indoor cycle trainer.

• Don’t eat right before bed: Food in your stomach can create reflux and cause you to wake up in the middle of the night. Try to avoid eating at least 2-3 hours before bed to ensure that everything is properly digested.

• Reduce alcohol consumption: While alcohol is a sedative and can induce sleep, it appears that it disrupts the second half of the sleep period (REM sleep) which can lead to poor rest.

• Use your bed for sleeping only: A lot of us use our beds for multiple things (like eating, reading, or watching TV). Try to wean yourself from any other uses. Doing this will get you into the mood to sleep and will make it easier to fall asleep quickly.

• When the alarm goes off, jump out of bed: The absolute worst invention ever is the snooze button. Don’t use it. Instead, jump out of bed and attack the day as soon as the alarm goes off. This will get your blood pumping and gain you valuable time.

• Don’t skimp on sleep: You need your sleep so don’t skimp on it. Most of us need at least 7 to 8 hours a night to feel refreshed and ready to take on the day. When you start training, your body will need the rest.