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How to Sleep Like an Elite Athlete

By Purple, 10/31/18, 12:00PM PDT

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Athletes will stockpile by sleeping up to 10 hours per night leading up to a big event, a proven technique for increasing athletic performance.

The differences between winning and losing are fractional for elite athletes, so they look carefully at every possible method to enhance performance. What has emerged from countless studies and practices is something we all know instinctively: proper sleep is absolutely essential.

Whether you are an athlete or simply looking to perform daily tasks better, the following information proves why you should take a long, hard look at your bed and how you sleep.

The essential benefits of sleep

During sleep, the brain downloads information from the day and refines new skills. These improvements help every aspect of competition:

  • Sharper cognition
  • Better mood regulation