The impact of long haul travel on the sleep of elite athletes

Sep 28, 2023Neurobiology of sleep and circadian rhythms

How Long-Distance Travel Affects Sleep in Elite Athletes

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Abstract

Elite athletes experienced significant reductions in sleep metrics following long haul eastward travel (n = 7).

  • Significant reductions in time in bed, total sleep time, and sleep efficiency were observed in the 48 hours post-travel.
  • Self-reported sleep data indicated reduced sleep quality and increased fatigue associated with long haul travel.
  • Coupling objective sleep assessments with evaluations of chronotype and sleep need may help in developing interventions for jet lag.

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