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?
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Definitely an 8 hours a night or more girl. Partially because I think it's just my nature, and partially because after finishing 3 years of residency where I was averaging 4-5 hours sleep/night and up on call for a 36 hour stretch straight every 4th night, I am frankly just bitter if I get shortchanged these days! :joker:
Definitely an 8 hours a night or more girl. Partially because I think it's just my nature, and partially because after finishing 3 years of residency where I was averaging 4-5 hours sleep/night and up on call for a 36 hour stretch straight every 4th night, I am frankly just bitter if I get shortchanged these days! :joker:
