The Effects of Sleep Extension on Sleep, Performance, Immunity and Physical Stress in Rugby Players

(1) Background: The purpose of the present study was to examine the efficacy of sleep extension in professional rugby players. The aims were to: (i) characterise sleep quantity in elite rugby players and determine changes in immune function and stress hormone secretion during a pre-season training p...

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Main Authors: Richard Swinbourne, Joanna Miller, Daniel Smart, Deborah K. Dulson, Nicholas Gill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-05-01
Series:Sports
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/2/42