My husband was watching the Today show the other day. There was a psychologist on it that said Americans (don't know about Canadians) are averaging 6.1 hours per night, way below the recommened 8 (for most people; individuals vary). Apparently, brain activity falls way off after that. I'm sure swimming performance must too. So
1. How much sleep are people getting?
2. How much sleep would you like to get?
3. How much sleep is conducive to best swim performance?
4. Does lack of sleep effect your performance at practice or a meet?
It's got to be 8 or more over the long haul. At a competition, I can get by on almost nothing for 3-4 days.
Jim: didn't I see you catching one of your naps right before the 800 in Walnut Creek last weekend?
-- mel
There's usually too much excitement going on at a meet to sneak in a nap. I went out to my car to try and was not successful. It was too warm and noisy from the playground.
It was nice meeting and chatting with you. Hope your trip back was pleasant.
It's got to be 8 or more over the long haul. At a competition, I can get by on almost nothing for 3-4 days.
Jim: didn't I see you catching one of your naps right before the 800 in Walnut Creek last weekend?
-- mel
There's usually too much excitement going on at a meet to sneak in a nap. I went out to my car to try and was not successful. It was too warm and noisy from the playground.
It was nice meeting and chatting with you. Hope your trip back was pleasant.
