Circadian rhythms and athletic performance

Changes in the light/dark cycle have profound effects on man's circadian rhythms, particularly when he is required to work or perform adequately in a new time environment. These changes include effects on sleep, mental performance, including judgement and decision-making, and on physical performance. Whilst changes in physical performance are difficult to measure, the effects may influence athletic performance. Athletic teams performing in a new time zone should therefore be flown out well ahead of the planned event to ensure adequate circadian resynchronization.

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Sleep, circadian rhythms, and athletic performance

Sleep Medicine Reviews ◽

10.1016/j.smrv.2014.11.003 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. 1-9 ◽

Cited By ~ 82

Author(s):

Eirunn Thun ◽

Bjørn Bjorvatn ◽

Elisabeth Flo ◽

Anette Harris ◽

Ståle Pallesen

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Athletic Performance

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Are Circadian Rhythms a New Frontier in Athletic Performance?

Current Sports Medicine Reports ◽

10.1249/jsr.0000000000000929 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

pp. 5-7

Author(s):

Niall Simmons ◽

Sumona Mandal ◽

Bruce Paton ◽

Irfan Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Athletic Performance ◽

New Frontier

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Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Children and Adolescents: Relevance for Athletic Performance of Young People

Clinics in Sports Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.csm.2004.12.001 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 319-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 13

Author(s):

Mary A. Carskadon

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Young People ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Athletic Performance

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The Biological Clock and Sleep in the Elderly

Zeitschrift für Gerontopsychologie & -psychiatrie ◽

10.1024/1011-6877.19.1.45 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 45-51 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Myriam Juda ◽

Mirjam Münch ◽

Anna Wirz-Justice ◽

Martha Merrow ◽

Till Roenneberg

Keyword(s):

Circadian Rhythms ◽

Biological Clock ◽

The Elderly ◽

Early Morning ◽

Behavioral Changes ◽

Older Age ◽

Age Related ◽

Theoretical Considerations ◽

Sleep Difficulties ◽

Circadian Biology

Abstract: Among many other changes, older age is characterized by advanced sleep-wake cycles, changes in the amplitude of various circadian rhythms, as well as reduced entrainment to zeitgebers. These features reveal themselves through early morning awakenings, sleep difficulties at night, and a re-emergence of daytime napping. This review summarizes the observations concerning the biological clock and sleep in the elderly and discusses the documented and theoretical considerations behind these age-related behavioral changes, especially with respect to circadian biology.

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