Sleep is not an isolated recommendation. It is a variable within the performance system. We design that variable to work even in the most demanding environments.
Sleeping eight hours or more significantly reduces the risk of injury in athletes. (Milewski et al., 2014)
Sleep improves cognitive performance and influences key executive functions involved in decision-making during competition. (Van Dongen et al., 2003)
Adequate sleep improves the ability to react quickly and accurately in highly demanding situations. (Ma, N., et al., 2015)
Quality sleep enhances recovery and adaptation following physical load. (Knowles, O. E., 2018)
Consistent sleep supports more stable day-to-day performance. (Arnal, P. J., 2016)
Adequate recovery delays the onset of fatigue and helps sustain performance for longer. (Watson, A. M., 2017)
*Based on scientific evidence applied to high performance.