Sleep for Health and Sports Performance
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An overlooked recovery strategy that is vital in supporting both a student-athlete’s health and sport performance, is sleep. Student-athletes should sleep between 9 and 11 hours per night to reach their peak athletic performance. When it comes to training for sports, many student-athletes and their parents recognize the importance of eating w
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Sleep & Athletic Performance
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Male Athletes: the Bare Bones of Cyclists – Dr Nicky Keay
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Resources - Health for Performance
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How starting your bedtime routine at 7am will lead to a better night's sleep
IMPACT Magazine - Athletes of all abilities are
Dr.Mattress - Reason No.13 #WhySleepIsImportant: Good sleep
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The Zone Report: Can Sleep Enhance Athletes' Mental Health and
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) – Page 2 – Dr Nicky Keay
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5 areas sleep has the greatest impact on athletic performance
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Sleep for Athletic Performance: The Importance of Pre-Sleep
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Resources - Health for Performance
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