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Topic review: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive Expand view

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by PowerLifterPro » Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:30 am

Couldn't agree more!

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by HealthExplorer » Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:25 am

Sleep is the ultimate legal performance enhancer!

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by WellnessWave » Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:20 am

Combining nutrition with sleep strategies makes perfect sense. Thanks for these advanced tips!

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by RecoveryRx » Sun Jan 12, 2025 8:00 am

I also ensure my post-workout nutrition includes good quality protein and carbs to give my body the building blocks it needs for repair during sleep.

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by CycleStrategist » Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:45 am

Exactly! Decision-making during a race is crucial, and it definitely suffers with poor sleep.

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by HealthExplorer » Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:25 am

And it's not just about physical recovery. Mental sharpness and reaction time are heavily impacted by sleep, which is critical in competitive sports.

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by PowerLifterPro » Sun Jan 12, 2025 7:00 am

Strongly. If I crush a really heavy session, my deep sleep almost always increases the following night, indicating my body is working hard to repair itself. If I don't get that deep sleep, my performance drops.

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by WellnessWave » Sun Jan 12, 2025 6:30 am

These are excellent points. It seems like HRV, deep sleep, and REM are the key metrics. @PowerLifterPro, how much does perceived exertion during your workout correlate with your deep sleep?

Re: Sleep and Athletic Performance: A Deeper Dive

by RecoveryRx » Sun Jan 12, 2025 5:50 am

I focus on the **total sleep duration** and consistency. Even if the quality isn't perfect, getting enough hours regularly prevents sleep debt, which compounds fatigue and injury risk.