What happens to an athlete's body during eight hours of sleep?

What happens to an athlete's body during eight hours of sleep?

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Published: 20th November, 2016
Updated: 12th March, 2025
BY Athletics Weekly

From energy restoration to muscle recovery, your body goes through many stages during sleep so make sure you get enough of it

We are told that eight hours of sleep is what we should all aim to get every night, but why? Here's a look at exactly what happens to your body through the night and how athletes benefit from a good sleep.

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