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Sleep, circadian rhythms, and athletic performance.

Eirunn Thun¹, Bjørn Bjorvatn², Elisabeth Flo³

¹Department of Psychosocial Science, University of Bergen, Norway.

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Athletic performance peaks in the evening, influenced by core body temperature. Sleep deprivation hinders performance, while sleep extension improves it, affecting athletes based on circadian rhythms.

Keywords:

Athletic Chronotype Circadian Diurnal Morningness Performance Sleep Sports

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Sleep Medicine
Chronobiology

Background:

Sleep and circadian rhythms significantly influence human performance.
Athletic performance is particularly sensitive to disruptions in sleep and biological timing.
Existing research highlights the complex interplay between sleep, circadian rhythms, and athletic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the scientific literature on the impact of sleep and circadian rhythms on athletic performance.
To consolidate findings regarding the effects of sleep deprivation, sleep extension, and circadian desynchronization on athletes.
To identify key factors influencing performance outcomes in relation to biological timing and sleep status.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search across three major databases.
Inclusion criteria applied to 113 relevant articles.
Analysis of findings related to sleep, circadian rhythms, and athletic performance metrics.

Main Results:

Athletic performance is generally optimal in the evening, coinciding with peak core body temperature.
Sleep deprivation demonstrably impairs athletic performance.
Sleep extension shows a positive effect on performance, while circadian desynchronization impacts vary with local time.

Conclusions:

Evening hours and peak core body temperature are associated with superior athletic performance.
Adequate sleep is crucial for optimal athletic functioning; deprivation is detrimental.
Understanding circadian influences is vital for scheduling and maximizing athletic potential.