05/05/2026
Tuesday's Training Tip..................
😴 Sleep: the most underrated performance tool 😴
Think one bad night of sleep won’t affect your training? Think again.
Research shows that sleep deprivation significantly reduces aerobic performance in both athletes and non-athletes — meaning your endurance, stamina, and overall capacity take a hit.
For athletes, it goes even further:
- Reduced strength and power output
- Likely due to decreased coordination and increased fatigue at a central nervous system level
Interestingly, short, explosive efforts (anaerobic performance) are less affected — but that doesn’t mean you’re performing at your best.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re training hard but sleeping poorly, you’re limiting your performance and increasing your risk of injury.
✅ Prioritise 7–9 hours of quality sleep
✅ Keep a consistent sleep routine
✅ Treat recovery like part of your training — not an afterthought
If fatigue, performance dips, or recurring injuries are creeping in, it might not just be your training plan — it could be your recovery.
Get in touch if you need help managing injuries or optimising performance.
https://5thelementsportsinjuryclinic.janeapp.co.uk/
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