February 2015 PMID 25315456

Sleep and athletic performance: the effects of sleep loss on exercise performance, and physiological and cognitive responses to exercise.

Hugh H K Fullagar, Sabrina Skorski, Rob Duffield, Daniel Hammes, Aaron J Coutts, Tim Meyer

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Peak: 9 in Feb 2019
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The discussions reflect a generally positive reception of the research, with posts emphasizing sleep's role in physical and cognitive functions using words like 'essential,' 'effects,' and 'recommendations.' The tone ranges from supportive to informational, indicating thoughtful engagement about how sleep affects athletic and mental performance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of sleep in athletic performance and agree with the publication's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate curiosity about sleep's effects on cognition and physical performance, showing moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific research findings, mention sleep as vital for performance, and discuss implications, indicating moderate to deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Many comments highlight the potential influence of sleep research on sports training and athletic success, signifying moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Sleep is essential for maintaining human physiological and cognitive functions, but its primary purpose remains unclear.
  • Sleep loss is common before athletic competitions and can negatively impact sports performance, although research findings are mixed.
  • It appears sleep deprivation may impair physiological and cognitive responses to exercise, potentially affecting immune function and mental accuracy, but more studies are needed to fully understand these effects.]

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Akivino
@Akivino1 · X

Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @AaronJCoutts et al. and published in @SportsMedicineJ

Feb 5, 2019 · 17 likes · 9 shares · 930 followers View post →
basquemaxxing
@gwenywere · X

Если не спать достаточно и крепко, то восстанавливаться тоже трудно и это плохо повляет на тренировки. https://t.co/EjqmKkAB5a

May 26, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,748 followers View post →
SpaceBaron
@TechMarine0 · X

@zeta_globin https://t.co/HsxLPt4p9w

Jul 5, 2024 · 5 likes · 1,824 followers View post →
Skizzen
@SkizzenRL · X

@dxno_rl @Toxtraptonized Ja definitiv. Studie dazu: https://t.co/IlYSKuGE1k ...it appears a reduction in sleep quality and quantity could result in ... symptoms of the overtraining syndrome. ... effects of sleep loss on cognitive function report slower and less accurate cognitive performance.

Feb 17, 2022 · 5 likes · 1,229 followers View post →
Raíssa Jacob
@raissajacob_ · X

5. Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Effects of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, and Physiological and Cognitive Responses to Exercise. Hugh H. K. et. al. Sports Medicine vol 45, pages161–186 (2015). https://t.co/s4rUYpqBvK

Apr 11, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,879 followers View post →
Jesse Cook
@SleepAndSports · X

@CutSceneSleep FULL SEND! Sleep gives you the cognitive, emotional, and pysical abilities to perform optimally when gaming: https://t.co/NMgsNjWJcm https://t.co/2Yp6Uubyto

Feb 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,559 followers View post →

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Grаf Cepeš
@superelectronic · X

7 правил: как накачать мышцы и развить выносливость одновременно https://t.co/GSxXypHwRd

Sep 7, 2025 · 513 followers View post →
Dr. Adrian Laurence
@adrianrlaurence · X

[5] H. H. Fullagar, S. Skorski, R. Duffield, D. Hammes, A. J. Coutts and T. Meyer, "Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Effects of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, and Physiological and Cognitive Responses to Exercise".

Aug 18, 2024 · 109 followers View post →
SpaceBaron
@TechMarine0 · X

@zeta_globin https://t.co/HsxLPt4p9w

Jul 5, 2024 · 5 likes · 1,824 followers View post →
basquemaxxing
@gwenywere · X

Если не спать достаточно и крепко, то восстанавливаться тоже трудно и это плохо повляет на тренировки. https://t.co/EjqmKkAB5a

May 26, 2023 · 7 likes · 1,748 followers View post →
Cristian Estrella
@imestrellakris · X

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Apr 24, 2023 · 53 followers View post →
CutSceneSleep
@CutSceneSleep · X

RT @SleepAndSports: @CutSceneSleep FULL SEND! Sleep gives you the cognitive, emotional, and pysical abilities to perform optimally when gam…

Feb 13, 2023 · 1 share · 763 followers View post →
Jesse Cook
@SleepAndSports · X

@CutSceneSleep FULL SEND! Sleep gives you the cognitive, emotional, and pysical abilities to perform optimally when gaming: https://t.co/NMgsNjWJcm https://t.co/2Yp6Uubyto

Feb 13, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,559 followers View post →
あか@健康は最大の資産
@health_assets · X

パフォーマンスと睡眠の関係 睡眠不足になると ・運動パフォーマンス⬇ ・免疫力⬇ ・認知面⬇ ・正確性⬇ 睡眠不足は 身体と脳のパフォーマンス低下! 大人は最低6時間寝るべし

Jan 19, 2023 · 17 followers View post →
西嶋佳太 Nishijima Keita
@keita_nishijima · X

睡眠時間を減らすsleep restrictionでも色々な変化が起こる。 徹夜のような完全断眠sleep deprivationではもちろん。 特に、成長期の子供達に対して、朝練とか夜遅くまでの練習で睡眠時間が6時間になるのは良い影響は少ないのかなと考えさせられます。 https://t.co/sLpS9hRKgG

May 16, 2022 · 1 like · 232 followers View post →
Skizzen
@SkizzenRL · X

@dxno_rl @Toxtraptonized Ja definitiv. Studie dazu: https://t.co/IlYSKuGE1k ...it appears a reduction in sleep quality and quantity could result in ... symptoms of the overtraining syndrome. ... effects of sleep loss on cognitive function report slower and less accurate cognitive performance.

Feb 17, 2022 · 5 likes · 1,229 followers View post →
Simon Martineau
@SimonMartineau0 · X

Étude: Le manque de sommeil peut ralentir le codage et avoir un effet négatif sur la prise de décision dans le sport https://t.co/fxik7LAHxD #eps2300h2022

Feb 15, 2022 · 2 likes · 12 followers View post →
Antoine Marcoux
@AntoineMarcoux_ · X

Voici la table de recommandations de la gestion du sommeil pour des entraineurs et athlètes offerte dans: Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Effects of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, and Physiological and Cognitive Responses to Exercise https://t.co/zQ8fPWTwTm #EPS2300H2022

Feb 12, 2022 · 1 like · 9 followers View post →
Gigi
@xsilentg · X

@jockowillink ...with great sleep!

May 2, 2021 · 1 like · 588 followers View post →
Raíssa Jacob
@raissajacob_ · X

5. Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Effects of Sleep Loss on Exercise Performance, and Physiological and Cognitive Responses to Exercise. Hugh H. K. et. al. Sports Medicine vol 45, pages161–186 (2015). https://t.co/s4rUYpqBvK

Apr 11, 2020 · 3 likes · 2,879 followers View post →
Jose Rodrigo Chacon
@omniwellperform · X

Athletes need their sleep, turn off the screens & turn the blue screen down after sunset Sleep and Athletic Performance: The Effects of Sleep Loss on… https://t.co/uGcMd0IEI5

Apr 23, 2019 · 184 followers View post →
Ansgar Winkelmann
@AnsgarWinkelman · X

SLEEP AND ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE! Viel Spaß beim Lesen und liebe Grüße Ansgar NÄCHSTE KURSE IN DER MANUELLEN THERAPIE DRESDEN MT-KIEFER/PT BEI KOPFSCHMERZ, MIGRÄNE, SCHWINDEL, TINNITUS 25.-26.03.2019... https://t.co/tEFwz3E5BE

Mar 14, 2019 · 77 followers View post →
Jani Vaara
@JaniVaara · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 8, 2019 · 9 shares · 598 followers View post →
PP17
@physionaute · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 7, 2019 · 9 shares · 70 followers View post →
Andrew Creer
@AndrewCreer · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 209 followers View post →
Cindy Kugler
@Exspec85 · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 230 followers View post →
Sports Medicine
@SportsMedicineJ · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 53,696 followers View post →
Mike Vinogradov ◪
@Vinogradovcoach · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 6, 2019 · 9 shares · 257 followers View post →
Sabrina Skorski
@Brina1812 · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 5, 2019 · 9 shares · 1,675 followers View post →
MEHMAT BAYRAKTR
@mmehmetbayraktr · X

RT @Akivino1: Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @Aaron…

Feb 5, 2019 · 9 shares · 294 followers View post →
Akivino
@Akivino1 · X

Excellent review paper about effects of #sleep loss on exercise #performance was written by @HughFullagar, @Brina1812, @AaronJCoutts et al. and published in @SportsMedicineJ

Feb 5, 2019 · 17 likes · 9 shares · 930 followers View post →