Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

Insufficient Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

Insufficient sleep refers to not getting the recommended amount of sleep for optimal functioning, even if it's just slightly less than needed. Sleep insufficiency may occur due to lifestyle choices, such as staying up late for social events or work, resulting in routinely getting less sleep than required. For example, consistently sleeping 6 hours when the body needs 7-9 hours can lead to cumulative effects on health and well-being.
Sleep deprivation is a more severe form of sleep loss...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Effects of irrigation with wastewater on soil fertility and growth of forage palm (Opuntia tuna) and sabiá (Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth) under degraded soil in semi-arid Brazil.

Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia·2025

Same author

Impact of Clinical and Radiologic Factors on CTP Timing in Acute Ischemic Stroke.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2025

Same author

Occlusal Loading Effect on Stress Distribution of Endodontically Treated Teeth: Finite Element Analysis Study.

The European journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry·2023

Same author

The Molecular Effects of BDNF Synthesis on Skeletal Muscle: A Mini-Review.

Frontiers in physiology·2022

Same author

Functional and radiological outcomes after bridging therapy versus direct thrombectomy in stroke patients with unknown onset: Bridging therapy versus direct thrombectomy in unknown onset stroke patients with 10-point ASPECTS.

European journal of neurology·2020

Same author

Immunometabolism Disorders: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Approaches.

Current pharmaceutical design·2020

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 2, 2026

Human Circadian Phenotyping and Diurnal Performance Testing in the Real World

Human Circadian Phenotyping and Diurnal Performance Testing in the Real World

Published on: April 7, 2020

Sleep quality and duration are associated with performance in maximal incremental test.

B M Antunes¹, E Z Campos², S S Parmezzani¹

¹Exercise and Immunometabolism Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Presidente Prudente, SP, Brazil.

Physiology & Behavior

|May 16, 2017

Summary

Good sleep duration and quality enhance maximal incremental test performance in healthy men. Poor sleep is linked to reduced peak power output (Wmax) and maximal heart rate (HRmax), independent of fitness level.

Keywords:

Anaerobic performance Exercise Physical activity Sleep Subjective sleep quality

More Related Videos

Collecting Sleep, Circadian, Fatigue, and Performance Data in Complex Operational Environments

Collecting Sleep, Circadian, Fatigue, and Performance Data in Complex Operational Environments

Published on: August 8, 2019

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression

Published on: April 26, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 2, 2026

Human Circadian Phenotyping and Diurnal Performance Testing in the Real World

Human Circadian Phenotyping and Diurnal Performance Testing in the Real World

Published on: April 7, 2020

Collecting Sleep, Circadian, Fatigue, and Performance Data in Complex Operational Environments

Collecting Sleep, Circadian, Fatigue, and Performance Data in Complex Operational Environments

Published on: August 8, 2019

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression

Author Spotlight: Unveiling the Connection Between Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Symptoms in Depression

Published on: April 26, 2024

Area of Science:

Exercise Physiology
Sleep Science
Sports Medicine

Background:

Inadequate sleep patterns are linked to metabolic diseases and can impair exercise training performance.
The specific impact of sleep duration and quality on maximal incremental test performance in healthy men remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between sleep patterns (duration and quality) and performance during a maximal incremental exercise test in healthy males.

Main Methods:

28 healthy males assessed sleep quality and duration via questionnaires (including Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index).
Participants underwent a maximal incremental exercise test, with starting workload adjusted for fitness level.

Main Results:

Maximal heart rate (HRmax) correlated with both sleep quality and duration.
Good sleep quality was associated with higher peak power output (Wmax) and maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max), and lower HRmax.
Sleep duration significantly influenced Wmax, independent of VO2max.

Conclusions:

Sleep duration and quality are associated with maximal incremental test performance in healthy men.
Impaired sleep patterns can lead to reductions in Wmax and HRmax.
The relationship between sleep patterns and performance, particularly Wmax, appears independent of an individual's fitness condition.