According to Sciencedaily, research led by Professor Jan de Jonge - University of Technology Eindhoven (Netherlands) and the University of South Australia shows that runners with poor sleep quality, frequent insomnia or poor sleep are 1.78 times more likely to suffer from injury than those who get enough sleep.
The survey was conducted with 425 entertainment runners, the results showed that the group who slept less or fell asleep had an injury rate of up to 68% within 12 months.
S sleep is an important but often overlooked factor in preventing injury, says Professor de Jonge.
Experts emphasize that running helps improve physical fitness but is also a sport that can easily cause injury. Up to 90% of runners have been injured at some stage.
When you are sleep deprived, your body has impaired tissue resilience, hormonal disorders and reduced concentration - factors that make injuries more likely to occur.
We often believe that more exercise will achieve better results, but sometimes the thing the body needs most is to rest, Professor de Jonge shared.
Scientists recommend that adults - especially runners - sleep 7 to 9 hours a night, even take a short break to recover.
Some tips to help improve sleep include:
Go to bed on time every night.
Avoid using phones or screening devices before bed.
Limit caffeine and alcohol.
Keep your bedroom quiet and cool.
Sleep - a factor predicting sports health
Research concludes that sleep is not only a recovery tool, but also a predictor of the risk of injury in runners. Getting enough sleep and sleep well not only helps you run faster, but also helps you run longer and safer.
