Benefits of a Post-Workout Nap

The benefits of a nap after exercise. Graphics: Thien Nhan

Energy Recovery

According to Dr Alok Rai, Senior Consultant, Sports Rehabilitation and Pre- and Post-Surgery Ergonomics, Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Bengaluru, India, intense physical activity requires energy and can cause fatigue. A short nap after a workout can help the body recover and replenish energy effectively.

Muscle recovery

Sleep plays an important role in muscle recovery and growth. Your body releases growth hormone while you sleep, which promotes muscle recovery.

"If an intense workout leaves you feeling physically exhausted, a nap can contribute to overall recovery," says Dr. Rai.

Cognitive benefits

Exercise is not just a physical activity, it also has an impact on the mind. Taking a short nap after a workout can help the brain recover, increasing alertness and concentration upon waking.

Improve sleep deprivation

Lack of sleep hinders muscle recovery, slows cognitive performance, and weakens the immune system. A short nap after a workout can help reduce the effects of sleep deprivation.

Optimal sleep time

The best amount of sleep to recover after exercise is 20 to 30 minutes. This is enough time to reduce fatigue but at the same time does not affect sleep at night.

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