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BNapping and physical performance
Boukhris O, Trabelsi K, Suppiah H, Ammar A, Clark CCT, Jahrami H, Chtourou H, Driller M · 2024 · Sports Medicine 54(2):323-345
REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence
Methodology
Systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression
Findings
A daytime nap after a normal night's sleep is associated with better physical performance, with duration and timing mattering.
Practical conclusion for REZA
A concrete, practical measure for clients who train in the evening after a long workday.
Original source
DOI: 10.1007/s40279-023-01920-2 · PMID: 37700141
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