Why Britons' medal success really is dream come true
Published Date:
14 August 2008
SLEEP could be the secret of Britain's success in Beijing.
Researchers found competitors going for gold at the Olympics spent nearly half of the year asleep, according a new survey. Members of Britain's Olympic team said they spent an average of 167 days a year asleep, compared with the 91 days that the typical British adult slept.
Doctor Chris Idzikowski, director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre, said: "Accumulating ten hours of sleep each night will certainly have a positive effect on performance, allowing the body sufficient time for muscle recovery."
The survey also suggested that the Olympians ate twice as much as non-sporting compatriots.
The full article contains 114 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
13 August 2008 10:09 PM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
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Related Topics:
2008 Olympics
