The Complete Athlete - Sleep

The Complete Athlete

Sleep

How Sleep Can Positively Affect Performance

- Enhanced growth recovery post training and competition

- Reduced fatigue

- Improved cognitive performance and mood state

- Reduced risk of injury

- Enhanced power performance

'It's the dirty little secret that everybody knows about'It's the NBA's silent scourge, a pox on the bodies and minds of players. This two-year investigation reveals the dangers of chronic sleep loss in the NBA -- and why one athletic specialist is finally sounding the alarm.

How Gareth Bale and Real Madrid sleep their way to the topSleep-inducing wallpaper, afternoon siestas and warm milk are helping top footballers find their best form.

LeBron James reveals the nighttime routine that helps him perform 'at the highest level'LeBron James said on a recent episode of podcast "The Tim Ferriss Show that he gets a minimum of eight hours of sleep, and sometimes far more. His nighttime routine helps him perform "at the highest level."

5 areas sleep has the greatest impact on athletic performance - Fatigue ScienceIt's become clear that quality and quantity of sleep obtained by elite athletes can be the edge between winning and losing, and as critical as physical conditioning and nutrition.

This Is How Many Hours Of Sleep Lebron James Gets A DayCleveland Cavaliers Lebron James is probably sleeping through this year's NBA finals.

Sleep and Athletic Performance : Current Sports Medicine Reportsgests that increased sleep duration and improved sleep quality in athletes are associated with improved performance and competitive success. In addition, better sleep may reduce the risk of both injury and illness in athletes, not only optimizing health but also potentially enhancing performance through increased participation in training. Despite this, most studies have found that athletes fail to obtain the recommended amount of sleep, threatening both performance and health. Athletes face a number of obstacles that can reduce the likelihood of obtaining proper sleep, such as training and competition schedules, travel, stress, academic demands, and overtraining. In addition, athletes have been found to demonstrate poor self-assessment of their sleep duration and quality. In light of this, athletes may require more careful monitoring and intervention to identify individuals at risk and promote proper sleep to improve both performance and overall health. This review attempts to highlight the recent literature regarding sleep issues in athletes, the effects of sleep on athletic performance, and interventions to enhance proper sleep in athletes....

How Sleep Affects Athletes' Performance | Sleep.orgFind out how sleep impacts athletic performance.

Sleep & Athletic Performance - Sleep FoundationLearn how sleep & athletic performance are linked. Your performance on the field is directly connected to sleep, only with the National Sleep Foundation.

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