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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I need a ton of sleep - more than anyone I know. If I only get 7-8 hours during the week, I will typically sleep 12-14 hours on Friday, with a nap on Saturday and another 10-12 hours on Sunday.
I have found that I do much better at swimmeets on Sunday after I have had the long Friday night's sleep than meets on Saturday.
Anyone else need a ton of sleep? I personally hate it, but I've always been like that.
I need a ton of sleep - more than anyone I know. If I only get 7-8 hours during the week, I will typically sleep 12-14 hours on Friday, with a nap on Saturday and another 10-12 hours on Sunday.
I have found that I do much better at swimmeets on Sunday after I have had the long Friday night's sleep than meets on Saturday.
Anyone else need a ton of sleep? I personally hate it, but I've always been like that.
