How Sleep Can Have An Impact On Athletes and Performance

November 21, 2024 Jessica Lauren

Every athlete, whether no matter how old or young, amateur or professional—should be aware of the importance of sleep on their athletic performance, safety and overall wellbeing. While being an athlete has so many great physical, mental and social benefits, it can also be very hard on the body. The more you know about the importance of sleep and what it can mean for you as an athlete, the better.

Sleep For Athletic Performance and Recovery

November 2, 2024 Lisa Czachowski

For athletes, sleep quality is one of the most integral parts of training that is so often overlooked. A good sleep regiment leads to better performance and less injuries as sleep helps heal the body from the day’s stresses. For many elite athletes, sleep can often be elusive as strenuous training can often have the opposite effect normal exercise has on people who are not athletes. That along with increased stress is a recipe for sleep deprivation. Luckily, it seems like more trainers and athletes are seeing the benefits of getting more sleep. While it might be harder to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, especially for international athletes who will travel through multiple time zones, it’s not impossible. Some top tier athletes and coaches have started incorporating sleep hygiene practices in their training as well as relaxation techniques such as meditation to help improve overall sleep quality.

How Pro Athletic People Stay Recharged With Quality Sleep

November 1, 2024 Karen A. Mulvey

Sleep is essential to good health. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the best pro basketball player in the country or just athletic, you need to clock a solid, uninterrupted eight hours in order to stay healthy. While the adverse effects of too-little sleep are well-documented and dramatically amplified for professional athletes (after all, they rely on their bodies to make a living for them), sleep is important for you, too. Sticking to a good, regular sleep routine is one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep performance and improve your overall health. Don’t assume that your sleep doesn’t matter as much just because you aren’t what one of the pros. Instead, prioritize your sleep like you would your job, and you’ll reap the benefits almost immediately.