The Revive Stronger Podcast
428: How Sleep Impacts Cognitive & Physical Performance - Paul Hough
Aug 10, 2024
Paul Hough, a sport and exercise scientist, shares insights on his upcoming study examining sleep's impact on cognitive and physical performance. They discuss how sleep deprivation affects athletes and professionals, revealing the variability in individual responses. The conversation covers the effectiveness of sleep-tracking tools and the concept of sleep banking. Hough highlights the importance of resistance training for fat loss and emphasizes aligning sleep patterns with personal well-being rather than obsessive metrics.
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Quick takeaways
- The study reveals that small reductions in sleep significantly influence cognitive and physical performance, with individual responses varying widely.
- Wearable sleep-monitoring devices like smartwatches provide useful insights into sleep patterns, although their accuracy in measuring sleep stages is debated.
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Impact of Reduced Sleep on Performance
A study is being conducted to examine how small reductions in sleep influence both cognitive and physical performance. Unlike traditional studies that implement complete sleep deprivation, this research focuses on real-world scenarios where individuals lose just a few hours of sleep over multiple days. The aim is to assess the impact of this reduction on performance metrics for athletes and professionals in high-demand occupations, such as emergency responders. Initial findings suggest significant variability in individual responses, indicating that some people can adapt better to sleep loss than others.
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