Extra Sleep Improves Athletic Performance
Monday, June 9, 2008 - 22:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Extending their sleep to 10 hours per day enabled Stanford swimmers to improve their 15-meter sprint times, reaction times, turn times and kick strokes. Alertness and mood also improved. Results agree with data obtained from athletes on other Stanford sports teams in this ongoing study.
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