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title: Strength and Conditioning Blog | BridgeAthletic | Jacob Behara MS, CSCS
description: "Jacob Behara is a Human Performance Data Scientist at the US Army. Prior to working for the army, he spent the previous 3.5 years serving in similar positions with the Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline at the 351st SWTS and Special Warfare Candidate Course. During his time in the military Jacob has developed an affinity for sleep science and education based on objective sleep data from things like sleep wearables. Before Jacob transitioned into the tactical setting he was a strength coach with stops at the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, the University of Kansas, Stetson University, and EXOS. Jacob has a Masters in Exercise Science from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelors in Dietetics and Exercise also from OSU. Disclaimer: These views do not represent the views of the company Jacob works for, the army, or the Department of Defense"
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## Jacob Behara MS, CSCS
Jacob Behara is a Human Performance Data Scientist at the US Army. Prior to working for the army, he spent the previous 3.5 years serving in similar positions with the Air Force Special Warfare Pipeline at the 351st SWTS and Special Warfare Candidate Course. During his time in the military Jacob has developed an affinity for sleep science and education based on objective sleep data from things like sleep wearables. Before Jacob transitioned into the tactical setting he was a strength coach with stops at the Houston Astros, Kansas City Royals, the University of Kansas, Stetson University, and EXOS. Jacob has a Masters in Exercise Science from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelors in Dietetics and Exercise also from OSU. Disclaimer: These views do not represent the views of the company Jacob works for, the army, or the Department of Defense
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## [Sleep Series pt. 4 | Sleep Hygiene](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/sleep-series-pt.-4-sleep-hygiene)
By [Jacob Behara MS, CSCS](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/jacob-behara) on August 15, 2023
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Welcome to Part Four of our Sleep Series! In Part Three, we discussed the power of stimulus control in improving sleep. Now, let's dive into another crucial aspect of sleep improvement: sleep hygiene.
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## [Sleep Series pt. 3 | Practicing Stimulus Control](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/sleep-series-pt.-3-practicing-stimulus-control)
By [Jacob Behara MS, CSCS](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/jacob-behara) on August 01, 2023
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Welcome to Part Three of our Sleep Series! We're thrilled to take you on a journey through the world of sleep, where we'll be exploring everything from the basics to the more advanced concepts. In this series, we'll cover sleep hygiene and nutrition, sleep trackers, wearables, and more.
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## [Sleep Series pt. 2 | Everything you Need to Know About Sleep Stages](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/sleep-series-pt.-2-everything-you-need-to-know-about-sleep-stages)
By [Jacob Behara MS, CSCS](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/jacob-behara) on July 18, 2023
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Welcome to Part Two of our Sleep Series! After covering the basics of sleep in our previous article, it's time to delve into the fascinating world of sleep stages and how they can impact our sleep quality. This is an exciting era for sleep research, as sleep wearables and trackers are gaining popularity, and since many of us own a sleep tracker to measure sleep stages, it's important to explore this topic in depth.
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## [Sleep Series pt. 1 | Sleep Basics](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/sleep-series-pt.-1-sleep-basics)
By [Jacob Behara MS, CSCS](https://blog.bridgeathletic.com/author/jacob-behara) on July 11, 2023
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Welcome to Part One of our Sleep Series! We're thrilled to take you on a journey through the world of sleep, where we'll be exploring everything from the basics to the more advanced concepts. In this series, we'll cover sleep hygiene and nutrition, sleep trackers, wearables, and more.
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