# @nickahmed13 on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CtZVIHrJ1Yu
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- **Posted:** 2023-06-12T15:43:50.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Nick Ahmed (@NickAhmed13) — https://gondola.cc/NickAhmed13

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7 Pillar Health & Performance Recovery tip of the day:

BETTER SLEEP = BETTER ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

A Stanford study of men’s basketball players who extended their sleep FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 hours per night found several positive outcomes...

1. The players’ overall sprint times improved by almost a full second over A 282 ft sprint.

2. The players' shooting improved by 9% on free throws and 9.2% on 3-point shots.

3. the players self-reported improvements in mental and physical well-being during games and practices.

4. The players experienced a substantial reduction in daytime sleepiness. 

Continue setting your bed time and wake time to optimize your recovery and improve your performance!

Study below. 👇👇

Mah CD, Mah KE, Kezirian EJ, Dement WC. The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players. Sleep. 2011; 34:943–50.

#7Pillar #health #performance #recovery #sleep

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