Athletes 'need quality sleep to perform'

Sportspeople looking to beat their personal bests and win tournaments have been advised they need quality sleep in order to achieve the best results.

While some may be tempted to forgo sleep for extra time training, Caledon Enterprise reports that sleep is vital for optimal function and growth.

It adds that cumulative sleep deprivation can affect performance, with athletes requiring nine hours of good quality sleep time in bed every night.

"So if you are in the middle of preparing for a big sporting season, keep in mind the importance of quantity and quality of sleep because sleep deprivation will have an impact," it warns.

PPOnline reports that studies show athletes who go 36 hours without sleep have a reduced time to exhaustion by an average of ten to 11 per cent.

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