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Peter Attia
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peter
attia

Physician · author of Outlive
5 moves · last checked 15 oct 2026

exercise every day, a fixed 10-to-6 sleep window, sauna before bed.

how he describes his current week in a 2025 conversation with Rhonda Patrick. He notes he’s “way less regimented than I used to be.”


pick a part of the day:
morning
  • ~6:00
    Wake after an 8-hour window

    he’s usually in bed 10 pm to 6 am, which he says gives about 7.5 h of sleep.

    1
  • Earlyapprox.
    Workout first thing

    even when travelling, he says he gets up first thing to train. Weekly: about 4 h of Zone 2, one VO2-max session and four strength sessions, plus rucking or recreation.

    1
evening
  • Before bedapprox.
    Turn the system down

    no email for a couple of hours before bed; a second phone with no email or social media.

    1
  • Before bedapprox.
    Brush and floss, then sauna, then shower

    he brushes before the sauna so he can go straight to bed afterwards.

    1
  • ~10:00 pm
    Straight into bed

    he uses an Eight Sleep mattress cover.

    1

ties are labelled: investor and advisor. independent summary; Peter hasn’t endorsed this page. some links may become affiliate links. earlier interviews describe 4 am starts — this page reflects his more recent description. not medical advice.

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  1. pick an 8-hour sleep window and keep it daily.
  2. train first thing — even 20–30 min.
  3. aim over the week for easy cardio plus two strength sessions.
  4. hot shower or bath, then straight to bed.

our condensed read of the sourced steps below. not medical advice.

what they use · 5 named

the kit.

  • sleepEight Sleep Pod“I don’t have any affiliation. I use Eight Sleep.”1link soon
  • wearable · investor and advisorOura Ringone of his two “stickiest” wearables.3link soon
  • testingDexcom CGMcontinuous glucose monitor (Rx in many countries).3link soon
  • sleepChiliPad (Chili)mattress cooling, 56–60°F (older interview).4link soon
  • supplementJarrow phosphatidylserineoccasional sleep aid (older interview).4link soon

brands peter has publicly named, each linked to the source. ties (sponsor, own brand, equity) are labelled. links coming; some will be affiliate links. not advice.

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Books Peter recommends

  • Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!Richard P. Feynman

    “The book I’ve recommended most.” 2

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  • Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson

    One of the books he says he has read the most. 2

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  • The Talent CodeDaniel Coyle

    One of the books he says he has read the most. 2

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  • The Transformed CellSteven A. Rosenberg

    One of the books he says he has read the most. 2

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  • One Bullet AwayNathaniel C. Fick

    One of the books he says he has read the most. 2

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Recommendations are linked to where they said it. Book links may be affiliate links.

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Sources (4)
  1. FoundMyFitness — Peter Attia: How sleep, diet, exercise and mental health fit a longevity routine
  2. Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! — where Peter recommends it
  3. Peter Attia MD — My view on wearables (2019)
  4. Outside — What’s on my bedside table: Peter Attia

Last checked 15 Oct 2026.