Tennis great Serena Williams told a UK publication that she usually sleeps well and enjoys going to bed early around 7 pm On the website of cyclist Lance Armstrong is a Live Strong dare to get six to eight hours of sleep to improve mood performance and concentration
A study in the journal SLEEP confirms the role of sleep in performance with results that show declines in split second decision making following poor sleep Results also showed increased accuracy in well rested subjects
Exercise depletes energy fluids and breaks down muscle Hydration and the right fuel are only part of training and recovery What athletes do in the moments during and immediately after competition also determines how quickly their bodies rebuild muscle and replenish nutrients This helps maintain endurance speed and accuracy
Some research suggests that sleep deprivation increases levels of stress hormone cortisol Sleep deprivation has also been seen to decrease production of glycogen and carbohydrates that are stored for energy use during physical activity In short less sleep increases the possibility of fatigue low energy and poor focus at game time It may also slow recovery post game
Whether youre at the top of your game or in the game for the fun of it getting the proper amount of sleep is necessary to face the word with your best foot forward Sleep will help you on the road to good fitness good eating and good health
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