The Sleep and Recovery Practices of Athletes

Background: Athletes maintain a balance between stress and recovery and adopt recovery modalities that manage fatigue and enhance recovery and performance. Optimal TST is subject to individual variance. However, 7–9 h sleep is recommended for adults, while elite athletes may require more quality sle...

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Main Authors: Rónán Doherty, Sharon M. Madigan, Alan Nevill, Giles Warrington, Jason G. Ellis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1330