![]() ![]() These KSRIs are underpinned by building a sleep wake routine based on 90 minute cycles rather than hours. However this is not achievable orrealistic for everyone, and some can survive on less.Ī sleeping leopard seal, an animal capable of sleeping on land and in water Poor recovery reduces work ethic, enthusiasm, mood, motivation, alertness, awareness, decision-making, anger management, and is clearly linked to a negative mindset leading to anxiety and depression.Ī frequent question that I am often asked is, does sleeping longer unlock better quality sleep? Well there is no doubt that in any 24-hour period we should allocate around 33% of that time to sleep (eight hours). Poor sleep quality has never been so evident than today, due to a general lack of education, awareness and application. This also applies to everyone else not just athletes. This is fine as long as a clear recovery plan is adopted, along with the understanding that, in this 24/7, technology influenced world, there are new outside influences that require a redefined approach mentally and physically. The modern-day athlete is driven to reach higher levels of performance, pushing hard every day. So, the message driven by the demands of the global 24/7 world of today has never been clearer sleep is vital to your health and wellbeing now and for the future/. ![]() Written by Nick Littlehales, Sports Sleep Coach
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