The aim of this study was to determine the effects of a post-lunch nap on subjective alertness
and performance following partial sleep loss. Ten healthy males (mean age 23.3 years, s …

Mid‐day napping has been recommended as a countermeasure against sleep debt and an
effective method for recovery, regardless of nocturnal sleep duration. Herein, we summarize …

Purpose: To investigate the effects of napping after partial sleep deprivation (PSD) on
reaction time, mood, and biochemical response to repeated-sprint exercise in athletes …

Background Evidence suggests that athletes often experience chronic sleep disturbance.
Napping is widely recommended as a safe and non-invasive intervention to counteract the …

For elite athletes who exercise at a high level, sleep is critical to overall health. Many studies
have documented the effects of sleep deprivation in the general population, but few studies …

Purpose The aim of the study was to examine the effects of a post-prandial 20 min nap on a
short-term physical exercise and subsequent sleep in athletes keeping their usual sleep …

Although its true function remains unclear, sleep is considered critical to human
physiological and cognitive function. Equally, since sleep loss is a common occurrence prior …

To compare the effects of two types of partial sleep deprivation (PSD) at the beginning
(PSDBN) and the end (PSDEN) of the night on mood, cognitive performances, biomarkers of …

Background Sleep loss may influence subsequent physical performance. Quantifying the
impact of sleep loss on physical performance is critical for individuals involved in athletic …

This study investigated the effects of complete and partial sleep deprivation on multiple
aspects of athletic performance. Ten males completed a cognitive function test, maximal …