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 …

Background Athletes experience various situations and conditions that can interfere with
their sleep, which is crucial for optimal psychological and physiological recovery as well as …

Abstract SLEEP HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS AN IMPORTANT FACTOR CONTRIBUTING TO
OPTIMAL ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE. HOWEVER, THE PSYCHOSOCIOPHYSIOLOGICAL …

Despite a growing body of literature demonstrating a positive relationship between sleep
and optimal performance, athletes often have low sleep quality and quantity. Insufficient …

Sleep is an essential component of health and well-being, with significant impacts on
physical development, emotional regulation, cognitive performance, and quality of life. Along …

Abstract ENSURING THAT ATHLETES FUNCTION OPTIMALLY THROUGHOUT TRAINING
IS AN IMPORTANT FOCUS FOR THE STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH. SLEEP IS …

The athletic advantage of sleep, although commonly touted by coaches, trainers, and sports
physicians, is still unclear and likely varies by sport, athletic performance metric, and length …

KEY POINTS• Sleep is essential for athletes, both for preparing for, and recovering from,
training and competition.• Sleep disturbances in elite athletes can occur both during training …

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 …

In recent years, there has been increased attention toward the importance of sleep and its
essential role in athletic performance, cognition, health, and mental well-being. Many of …