Sports Med Open October 2018 PMID 30357501

The effects of time of day and chronotype on cognitive and physical performance in healthy volunteers.

Elise R Facer-Childs, Sophie Boiling, George M Balanos

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Peak: 4 in Jan 2019
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What people are saying

The digital discussions reflect a positive consensus around the article's emphasis on individual differences like chronotypes affecting performance and recovery, supported by phrases such as 'work to your body's rhythm' and references to sleep inertia. The tone varies from supportive to motivational, suggesting a shared belief in applying these insights for personal or athletic performance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings about the influence of chronotype on performance, with phrases like 'I agree' and recognition of differences in sleep and performance patterns.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, evidenced by multiple posts emphasizing the importance of tailoring activities based on individual circadian rhythms and using engaging language like 'work to your body's rhythm' and 'peak performance.'

EngagementModerate engagement

There is moderate engagement, with some posts referencing specific research details, such as sleep inertia and performance timing, indicating genuine interest and deeper consideration of the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

While the discussions highlight the significance of circadian understanding for performance optimization, they tend to focus on practical advice rather than proposing broad societal changes, resulting in a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how a person's natural sleep-wake preferences (morning larks vs. night owls) affect their physical and cognitive performance at different times of the day, revealing that night owls tend to perform worse in the morning.
  • Researchers measured performance and sleepiness levels in 56 healthy volunteers at 3 times (2 PM, 8 PM, and the next morning 8 AM), finding distinct performance patterns linked to chronotype.
  • The findings suggest that understanding individual circadian rhythms can help optimize performance, which could be particularly useful for athletes and sports teams aiming to reduce performance declines and enhance gains.]

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Daniel Corchado
@med__gym · X

☀️ Existen diferencias específicas interindividuales en los patrones de sueño y los ritmos circadianos que afectan al rendimiento deportivo y cognitivo

Feb 27, 2025 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 1,883 followers View post →
Dr. Amy M. Bender
@Sleep4Sport · X

@CoachMLeonard @DrRaymondTucker Performance/gains are typically dependent on your chronotype. See https://t.co/2AqImLwVpi Given most college aged kids are night owls they would be more rested and likely have better gains with later training. https://t.co/QnXdwjgFDx

Jan 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 4,907 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

The effects of time of day and chronotype on cognitive and physical performance in healthy volunteers https://t.co/2CbOpKVDf7

Jan 28, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 5,473 followers View post →
Dr. Amy M. Bender
@Sleep4Sport · X

@RPuddick @med_conscience @B_Holmer @sleepdiplomat I agree that sleep duration better predictor than time of a morning task. Would say too that sleep inertia (grogginess) prevents good performance up to 60 min after waking. Also depends on your chronotype. For example night

Jul 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,907 followers View post →
Nahassa ツ
@theRealNahassa · X

@mrazonjazz @PhyzeCS @Maj3r_ rising early is only the natural state for some people. There are physical differences between a morning lark and a night owl: https://t.co/pZOJOVV2bz

Sep 23, 2020 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
Sam Barcroft
@sambarcroft · X

2. Work to your body's rhythm: Peak performance on cognitive tasks differs significantly between morning larks and night owls. https://t.co/nh9kwu7V7w If you're up with the lark, start early. And if you are a night owl, go late…

Mar 30, 2022 · 2,793 followers View post →

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Luis Miguel Martinez Bejarano
@bejarano80254 · X

RT @med__gym: ☀️ Existen diferencias específicas interindividuales en los patrones de sueño y los ritmos circadianos que afectan al rendimi…

Feb 27, 2025 · 3 shares · 21 followers View post →
Daniel Corchado
@med__gym · X

☀️ Existen diferencias específicas interindividuales en los patrones de sueño y los ritmos circadianos que afectan al rendimiento deportivo y cognitivo

Feb 27, 2025 · 20 likes · 3 shares · 1,883 followers View post →
Robbie Puddick (MSc, RNutr)
@RPuddick · X

RT @Sleep4Sport: @RPuddick @med_conscience @B_Holmer @sleepdiplomat I agree that sleep duration better predictor than time of a morning tas…

Jul 30, 2022 · 1 share · 133 followers View post →
Dr. Amy M. Bender
@Sleep4Sport · X

@RPuddick @med_conscience @B_Holmer @sleepdiplomat I agree that sleep duration better predictor than time of a morning task. Would say too that sleep inertia (grogginess) prevents good performance up to 60 min after waking. Also depends on your chronotype. For example night

Jul 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,907 followers View post →
Sam Barcroft
@sambarcroft · X

2. Work to your body's rhythm: Peak performance on cognitive tasks differs significantly between morning larks and night owls. https://t.co/nh9kwu7V7w If you're up with the lark, start early. And if you are a night owl, go late…

Mar 30, 2022 · 2,793 followers View post →
Dr. Amy M. Bender
@Sleep4Sport · X

@CoachMLeonard @DrRaymondTucker Performance/gains are typically dependent on your chronotype. See https://t.co/2AqImLwVpi Given most college aged kids are night owls they would be more rested and likely have better gains with later training. https://t.co/QnXdwjgFDx

Jan 28, 2022 · 4 likes · 4,907 followers View post →
Itamar
@itamar_junior · X

https://t.co/bqlS2NCGVH

Apr 14, 2021 · 357 followers View post →
Nahassa ツ
@theRealNahassa · X

@mrazonjazz @PhyzeCS @Maj3r_ rising early is only the natural state for some people. There are physical differences between a morning lark and a night owl: https://t.co/pZOJOVV2bz

Sep 23, 2020 · 1 like · 142 followers View post →
tiktak
@taisukun · X

健康なボランティアの認知・身体能力に及ぼす時間帯とクロノタイプの影響 https://t.co/1d1nmON7UU

Jul 7, 2020 · 302 followers View post →
Darren Delaney, MSc ASCC
@DarDelFitness · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: The effects of time of day and chronotype on cognitive and physical performance in healthy volunteers https://t.co/2CbOpKV…

Jan 29, 2019 · 2 shares · 372 followers View post →
Natural Law Enforcer
@BChinatti · X

RT @Jozo_Grgic: The effects of time of day and chronotype on cognitive and physical performance in healthy volunteers https://t.co/2CbOpKV…

Jan 28, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,211 followers View post →
Jozo Grgic
@Jozo_Grgic · X

The effects of time of day and chronotype on cognitive and physical performance in healthy volunteers https://t.co/2CbOpKVDf7

Jan 28, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 5,473 followers View post →
Raquel Madrid Lopez
@tramalolang · X

The effects of time of day and chronotype on cognitive and physical performance in healthy volunteers https://t.co/y1poc8lX27 #sportsmedicine via @SpringerOpen

Jan 21, 2019 · 1,006 followers View post →