A 90 min Daytime Nap Opportunity Is Better Than 40 min for Cognitive and Physical Performance

Omar Boukhris, Khaled Trabelsi, Achraf Ammar, Raouf Abdessalem, Hsen Hsouna, Jordan M. Glenn, Nick Bott, Tarak Driss, Nizar Souissi, Omar Hammouda, Sergio Garbarino, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi and Hamdi Chtourou
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Omar Boukhris: “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis 1003, Tunisia
Khaled Trabelsi: High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
Achraf Ammar: Institute of Sport Science, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, 39106 Magdeburg, Germany
Raouf Abdessalem: “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis 1003, Tunisia
Hsen Hsouna: “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis 1003, Tunisia
Jordan M. Glenn: Exercise Science Research Center, Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701, USA
Nick Bott: Neurotrack Technologies, 399 Bradford St, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA
Tarak Driss: Interdisciplinary Laboratory in Neurosciences, Physiology and Psychology: Physical Activity, Health and Learning (LINP2-2APS), UFR STAPS, UPL, Paris Nanterre University, 92000 Nanterre, France
Nizar Souissi: “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis 1003, Tunisia
Omar Hammouda: High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia
Sergio Garbarino: Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Nicola Luigi Bragazzi: Department of Health Sciences (DISSAL), Postgraduate School of Public Health, University of Genoa, 16132 Genoa, Italy
Hamdi Chtourou: “Physical Activity, Sport and Health” Research Unit, UR18JS01, National Sport Observatory, Tunis 1003, Tunisia

IJERPH, 2020, vol. 17, issue 13, 1-13

Abstract: This study examined the effects of different nap durations on attention and physical performance as well as mood states, sleepiness, perceived exertion (RPE), recovery (PRS), and muscle soreness (DOMS) in trained men. Fourteen amateur team sport players (age: 20.3 ± 3.0 years, height: 173.1 ± 6.7 cm, body-mass: 68.1 ± 6.6 kg) performed a maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) test, 5-m shuttle run, and the digit-cancellation (i.e., attention) test after a no-nap (N0) and 40-min (N40) and 90-min (N90) of nap opportunities. Subjective measurement of mood states, RPE, PRS and DOMS were determined. Compared to N0, both nap durations enhanced attention, MVIC, total distance (TD), and higher distance (HD) ( p < 0.001), with a higher gain after N90 compared to N40 for attention (Δ = +3), MVIC (Δ = +30 N) and TD (Δ = +35 m) ( p < 0.001). Total mood scores were better after N40 and N90 compared to N0 ( p < 0.05), with lower scores after N90 compared to N40 ( p < 0.05). DOMS and RPE scores were significantly lower and PRS was significantly higher after N40 and N90 compared to N0 and after N90 compared to N40 ( p < 0.05). Although both nap opportunity durations were beneficial, N90 was better than N40 for improving physical performances and attention as well as the perception of recovery, reducing fatigue perception, muscle soreness, and negative mood states.

Keywords: siesta; sport; muscle soreness; mood; attention; fatigue (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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