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  • Sleep inertia impairs cognitive function and alertness upon waking.
  • Current countermeasures are ineffective within the critical first 15 minutes post-waking.
  • On-call personnel face safety risks due to sleep inertia during critical tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine physiological mechanisms underlying sleep inertia.
  • To hypothesize exercise's potential as a sleep inertia countermeasure.
  • To propose research considerations for evaluating exercise interventions.

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  • Review of physiological responses to waking (cerebral blood flow, cortisol awakening response, core body temperature).
  • Hypothetical framework for how exercise may stimulate these responses.
  • Identification of research and practical considerations for future studies.

Main Results:

  • Exercise has the potential to stimulate key physiological waking mechanisms.
  • Exercise may offer a novel approach to mitigating sleep inertia.
  • Further research is needed to establish efficacy and optimal protocols.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise is a promising, yet uninvestigated, countermeasure for sleep inertia.
  • Research should focus on exercise intensity, duration, and varying conditions.
  • Field research with on-call personnel is recommended for practical application.