The Astronaut
Method ©

A Marginal Gains Approach for Everyday People

A flagship framework

The Astronaut Method © is Al Alfiya’s flagship framework for human performance, inspired by astronaut training and grounded in aerospace medicine, behavioral science, and performance psychology.

Conceptualised by Human Performance Scientist Nikki McLeary, The Astronaunt Method offers an achievable performance pathway for individuals to work towards the best versions of themselves.

The Key Idea

Mission readiness is built step by step through small, incremental improvements that add up to exceptional capability.

The Astronaut Life Performance Model ©

A civilian adaptation of astronaut training, helping everyday people optimize their health, mindset, and performance.

Core
Components

  • Sleep, Stress & Mental Wellbeing
  • Nutrition & Hydration
  • Fitness & Physical Conditioning
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Human Factors & Cognitive Skills
  • Medical & Health Readiness
  • Environmental & Recovery Adaptation

Who It’s
For

  • Children and youth
  • Military and emergency services
  • Elderly seeking healthy aging
  • People of determination (special needs)
  • Everyday individuals seeking peak performance