Fitness Science
Lesson 12 of 15

Travel & Jet Lag

4 min read•2/19 sections

Eastward is harder than westward.

Technical Breakdown

19-section schema

Definition

The disruption of circadian rhythm from time-zone change — takes ~1 day per hour of shift to fully recover.

Tactical Use

Teams travel 5-7 days early for major tours; light exposure protocols and melatonin used under medical supervision.