Effect of training and competition on the sleep of elite athletes

Methodology

Systematic review with meta-analysis

Findings

Intensive training periods are associated with worse sleep.

Limitations

Conducted in elite athletes. The direction is usable, the size of the effect doesn't transfer directly to recreational athletes.

Practical conclusion for REZA

Sleeping worse during a heavy period is a signal to review the load, not something to train through.

Original source

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099322 · PMID: 30217831