Sleep Longer, Run & Bike Faster
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 8/19/2021 to
Performance Tip Of The Week
Sleep deprivation for just one night can negatively affect endurance performance. Sleep deprivation increases levels of cortisol, the stress hormone that impacts weight management, muscle recovery and immune function. A recently published study looked at the relationship between sleep time and endurance performance from a novel perspective. Do relatively small changes in sleep time significantly impact performance?