Circadian Advantages in Elite Athletes

Allison J. Brager; Joseph A. Gordon; Ashton Rouska; Brian Moore; Vincent Mysliwiec

doi:10.1007/s40675-022-00239-0

Circadian Advantages in Elite Athletes

Allison J. Brager
, Joseph A. Gordon
, Ashton Rouska
, Brian Moore
, Vincent Mysliwiec

Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences

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Abstract

Purpose of Review: This review discusses the opportunities and challenges of training and competing “around the clock.” Recent Findings: This review focuses on three key areas of study to include: (1) diurnal variation in biologically-driven (circadian-dependent) energy utilization required for aerobic and anaerobic endurance; (2) chronotype and its relationship to athletic performance; and (3) leveraging circadian-driven processes to win “around the clock” and the use of fatigue countermeasures when game time does not align with predicted peaks in athletic performance. Summary: Thus, a full-scope understanding of circadian-driven substrates and mechanisms can help to optimize performance. All the research presented is thematically based on case studies and actual performance-related issues from professional athletes (quoted throughout the text).

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	187-192
Number of pages	6
Journal	Current Sleep Medicine Reports
Volume	8
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40675-022-00239-0
State	Published - Dec 2022

Keywords

Energy systems
Fatigue
Game day
Jet lag
Strength and conditioning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Neurology
Clinical Neurology

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