Sleep Deprivation Can Hinder Sports Performance

Sleep deprivation was recently found to interfere with glucose metabolism, which could impair endurance performance and recovery.

By Bruce J. Ketchum, EndurePlus.com, Editor

Most athletes and coaches have long believed and advocated getting adequate sleep for optimal athletic performance. But there has been little scientific evidence to back this notion up. At least until now. New research by U.S. investigators showed that sleep deprivation can slow glucose metabolism by 30 to 40 percent and result in other changes that indicate possible aging.  

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By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Medical News 

See a great article on vision & sports performance below:

THE IMPACT OF VISION AND VISION TRAINING ON SPORT PERFORMANCE  Duane Knudson, Ph.D., Baylor University and Darlene A. Kluka, Ph.D., University of Central Oklahoma

Optimal Sports Performance
Training Program Set  #208

Energy, Stamina, Recovery and Inner Rhythm

"During a race, I never wear a wristwatch, and my bike does not have a speedometer. They're distractions. All I work on is fine tuning a rhythm that feels strong and sticking to it?"    Dave Scott age 49, six time Ironman Triathalon Champion

There is an inner rhythm with the breathing that keeps you on track from moment to moment.  There is an internal feel when breathing’s right.  A lot of people think they know it, but they don’t win.

I (Mike White) had several college football players ( a major top 20 college) from QBs to lineman (one was 345 lbs) run 300 yards get timed rest for one minute and run 300 yards again and get timed.

Then I worked on their breathing for 15 minutes. They immediately ran 300 yards again and 3 out of four had better times the third attempt then the second attempt when they were more fresh. The strength and speed coach was absolutely giddy with delight. He also noticed smoother running and the players mentioned mental clarity and the following days, better sleep. 

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