FAQs
Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to improve their sleep or the sleep of people close to them. Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, whether your sleep just isn’t making you feel refreshed or you feel tired all day.
What will you learn?
The course will teach you to:
- Change how you think about sleep,
- Stop chasing and stressing about sleep,
- and show you how to properly rest and recover.
Nick Littlehales’ techniques have been helping some of the top sports names across the world perform better for 25 years.
These are simple, practical, easy-to-implement techniques that can be tailored to your lifestyle.
How long is the session?
The session is about 90 minutes long, starting at 7.30pm on 5th October. Please arrive for check-in by 7pm. The course will end promptly by 9pm. There will then be a Q&A session with Nick Littlehales until 9.30pm, followed by a book signing for those who have purchased a book in advance.
Can I buy a book on the day?
Unfortunately, the books need to be ordered 2 weeks in advance from the publisher, so sales of them will end on 21st September.
I have been diagnosed with insomnia; can this course help me?
If you have been diagnosed with clinical insomnia, this course is not a replacement for medical intervention. We would hope that it could help you improve your situation. Please get in touch if you’d like to talk to us about your concerns.
I have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea; can this course help me?
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea, this course is not a replacement for medical intervention, especially as the condition interrupts breathing which then causes you to wake, rather than an issue with natural sleep cycles. However please get in touch if you’d like to talk to us about your concerns.
Do the techniques help to cope with working night shifts or variable shifts
Yes, these techniques are designed to help with the challenges that come with working night shifts or variable shifts.
Is the course presented by a doctor?
No. A sleep coach is not a doctor. This course is presented by Leigh Frost, who has worked with Nick Littlehales to create a workshop based on his book SLEEP. The techniques have helped elite athletes and sportspeople cope with travelling around the world, perform at their best at different times of day and work with their internal body clock rather than against it.
Nick started working with Manchester United FC in the 1990s and has been working with some of the top names in sport ever since.
What makes this different from other sleep courses?
This course is specifically designed to bring Nick Littlehale’s proven techniques to non-althetes. Nick has been hailed as the world’s first and Leading Sports Sleep Coach. His methods can be tailored to almost any lifestyle, giving you back control over how you recover and taking away the worry about sleeping 8 hours.
What issues can the course help with?
The course can help with a number of different issues:
- Waking up during the night.
- Waking up too early and struggling to get back to sleep.
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Always feeling tired
- Racing thoughts or struggling to switch off at night
Will I have to completely change my current sleep routine?
You can choose to implement all or just some of the techniques. The more you incorporate into your life, the better, but the methods are designed to fit with your lifestyle.
Will I need to track my sleep?
At some point it’s useful to track your sleep but not essential.
Do I need a smartwatch, sleep tracker or other equipment?
No. Many sleep devices aren’t entirely accurate, so it’s more about changing how you feel and how you recover.
Does the course involve taking supplements or sleep medication?
Not at all.
Will I learn about my body clock and circadian rhythms?
Yes, there is a section on how to identify your chronotype and work to your circadian rhythmns.
Will I learn how to use naps effectively?
Yes. Naps are a bit part of how we teach you to recover.
What can the techniques help with?
The technique can help with a number of lifestyles
- Jet lag and travelling between time zones
- Regularly having to get up very early
- Parents whose sleep is being interrupted by young children.
Are the techniques suitable for older people?
Yes. One of the challenges with getting older is that you can produce less melatonin and start to have more difficulty sleeping. Our methods help to counteract that as well as giving you other ways to recover.
Is there a minimum age for attending the course?
Yes the minimum age is 16.
Can couples attend together?
Yes, you’re welcome to attend with a friend or a partner.
Can I attend if I already sleep reasonably well but want to improve my recovery or performance?
Absolutely. The methods can be applied to anyone.
Is the course suitable for athletes and sportspeople?
Nick specialises in helping athletes and sportspeople, so absolutely.
Is it suitable for people with demanding or stressful jobs?
Will I be expected to discuss my own sleep problems in front of everyone?
No. No one is expected to discuss anything they don’t want to. There will be times throughout the workshop for you to reflect on how each methods can be implemented, but you won’t be expected to share your thoughts.
Will there be an opportunity to ask questions about my own sleep?
Yes, should you wish to ask questions, Nick Littlehales will be running and Q&A session at the end.
What should I bring with me?
A notebook or something to keep notes on is always handy. Paper and pens can be provided as well.
Will I receive any course notes or materials to take home?
There will be follow up materials that you can download.
Where is the course being held and is there parking?
Address: The Bigg Theatre, 36 High St, Biggleswade SG18 0JL
Date: Monday 5th October 2026
Time: Arrive by 7pm for 7.20pm start
Parking info: Unlimited free parking is available around Biggleswade Town Centre, no ticket required, from 6pm
EXCEPT: Asda Car Park (only 2 hours) and Aldi/Bonds Lane Car Park (only 90 minutes)
** Please note Asda Car Park and Aldi/Bonds Lane Car Park issue automatic fines immediately when your time is up! Even in the evening.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, there is wheelchair access. If you require wheelchair access, please do get in touch so that we can arrange to assist you with access to the ramp and get you to your seat.
What happens if I book but can no longer attend?
Please get in touch with us before 3rd October to arrange your refund.
Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?
Tickets can be transferred up to 12noon on 5th October. Please get in touch so that we can help with this.
Is there a discounted price for groups or businesses?
Please get in touch if you would like to make a group booking.
Will there be another course if I can’t make this date?
Yes, there will be a number of course dates coming up in 2027.
