Sleep July 2011 PMID 21731144

The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players.

Cheri D Mah, Kenneth E Mah, Eric J Kezirian, William C Dement

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The discussions reflect strong agreement on the benefits of sleep extension, citing specific research like Mah et al.'s 2011 study, which found improvements in speed, reaction times, and mental well-being. The tone is encouraging, with phrases like 'good sleep helps everything' and 'maximize athletic performance,' emphasizing the impactful role sleep plays in athletes’ lives, driven by the authoritative reference to scientific findings.

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Most discussions clearly support the positive effects of sleep extension on athletic performance, referencing the study as evidence and emphasizing sleep as vital for athletes.

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Several responses discuss research findings, cite sources, and emphasize the need for adequate sleep, showing deep engagement with the topic.

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The widespread sharing and endorsement suggest that the discussion has significant influence, reinforcing sleep as crucial for athletic and mental performance.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how extending sleep over several weeks affected college basketball players' athletic skills, reaction times, mood, and sleepiness, finding that more sleep led to notable improvements in various areas.
  • During the sleep extension period, players increased their nightly sleep by about 110 minutes, which was associated with faster sprints, better shooting accuracy, quicker reaction times, and reduced daytime sleepiness.
  • Overall, the results suggest that getting more sleep enhances both physical and mental aspects of athletic performance, highlighting the importance of optimal sleep for athletes aiming for peak performance.]

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@georgebest1969 色々研究デザインがあるのですが、睡眠時間を普段よりも延長してパフォーマンスが改善するかを見た研究が以下です。 Mah, Cheri D., et al. "The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players." Sleep 34.7 (2011): 943-950.

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Great article on the effects of sleep on basketball performance ! The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players https://t.co/BzEvSA6K3k

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@Jeff21165312 @bilenhocaoglu Mah C, Mah K, Kezirian E, Dement W. The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players. Sleep. 2011.

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Research Writeup #11 "The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players" In 2011, Mah et al. published a study on the effects of increased sleep duration on the performance of collegiate basketball players. Here's what they found, a

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Danny James
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- Improved mental and physical well-being during practice and games In this study, their total sleep time increased by only 2 hours each night. See: 1. The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players. Mah, et al. 2011

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RT @EarlyQuarry: 大学のバスケ選手を好きなだけ眠らせると睡眠時間が平均110分長くなりフリースローと3ポイント成功率が約9%改善した。もっと眠れ!The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance…

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Danny James
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One study of Stanford basketball players found athletes who got as much sleep as possible (at least 10 hours per night) had great results. https://t.co/hY3iS3hriO

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Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN
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元記事「勉強、運動…よく寝て成果を上げるには」 https://t.co/2MdvAvVolD 論文 "The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players" https://t.co/FLzSRLeKRY https://t.co/D2bvVFKud2

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Fontes: Cheri D. Mah, MS, Kenneth E. Mah, MD, MS, Eric J. Kezirian, MD, MPH, William C. Dement, MD, PhD, The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players; Livro Por que nós dormimos - Matthew Walker.

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4. Good sleep can maximize athletic performance Sleep has been shown to enhance athletic performance. In a study on basketball players, longer sleep was shown to significantly improve speed, accuracy, reaction times, and mental well-being (Source (https://t.co/EfaeeKSJDf)).

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The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance of Collegiate Basketball Players https://t.co/RMjTbTBYOm

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RT @EarlyQuarry: 大学のバスケ選手を好きなだけ眠らせると睡眠時間が平均110分長くなりフリースローと3ポイント成功率が約9%改善した。もっと眠れ!The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance…

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@EarlyQuarry · X

@georgebest1969 色々研究デザインがあるのですが、睡眠時間を普段よりも延長してパフォーマンスが改善するかを見た研究が以下です。 Mah, Cheri D., et al. "The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players." Sleep 34.7 (2011): 943-950.

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RT @EarlyQuarry: 大学のバスケ選手を好きなだけ眠らせると睡眠時間が平均110分長くなりフリースローと3ポイント成功率が約9%改善した。もっと眠れ!The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance…

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RT @EarlyQuarry: 大学のバスケ選手を好きなだけ眠らせると睡眠時間が平均110分長くなりフリースローと3ポイント成功率が約9%改善した。もっと眠れ!The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance…

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RT @EarlyQuarry: 大学のバスケ選手を好きなだけ眠らせると睡眠時間が平均110分長くなりフリースローと3ポイント成功率が約9%改善した。もっと眠れ!The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance…

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RT @EarlyQuarry: 大学のバスケ選手を好きなだけ眠らせると睡眠時間が平均110分長くなりフリースローと3ポイント成功率が約9%改善した。もっと眠れ!The Effects of Sleep Extension on the Athletic Performance…

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