A systematic review of effects of daytime napping strategies on sports performance in physically active individuals with and without partial-sleep deprivation.

Priya SirohiMoazzam Hussain KhanSaurabh SharmaShibili NuhmaniWafa Hashem Al MuslemTurki Abualait

Published in: PeerJ (2022)

Napping strategies optimize sports performance in physically active, athletic populations, benefitting partially sleep-deprived and well-slept individuals, with longer nap durations (~90 min) having more significant advantages. Daytime naps can be considered as cost-efficient, self-administered methods promoting recovery of body functions.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
obstructive sleep apnea
depressive symptoms
physical activity
genetic diversity
high school