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The evolution of sport 1900–45: Part 2

The importance of sleep for athletic performance

The amount of sleep you get is important for both athletic performance and recovery from exercise. Most experts suggest that elite athletes should have approximately 8 to 9 hours of good quality sleep each night.

A good night’s sleep will promote both psychological and physiological recovery:

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The evolution of sport 1900–45: Part 2

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