Comparing the effects of a short nap and non-sleep deep rest on perceptual, cognitive, and physical performance in active adults
Boukhris, O.; Suppiah, H.; Driller, M. W.
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This study compared the effects of a 25-min nap opportunity and a 10-min non-sleep deep rest (NSDR) condition on perceptual, cognitive, and physical performance in physically active young adults. Sixty participants (26 female, 34 male; 22 {+/-} 4 years) were randomly assigned to one of three groups (nap, NSDR, control; n = 20 each). All groups completed identical assessments immediately, 20 min, and 40 min post-intervention. Mixed-effects models, adjusted for sex, prior-night sleep, and weekly physical activity, revealed a significant Group x Time interaction for sleepiness, fatigue, readiness to perform, and handgrip strength (p < 0.05). At 40 min post-intervention, the nap group reported lower fatigue than control and higher readiness to perform than both control and NSDR (p < 0.05). No significant effects were observed for the NSDR condition on perceptual, cognitive, or physical outcomes (p > 0.05). These findings indicate that a short nap can enhance perceived readiness and reduce fatigue after a brief latency period, whereas NSDR did not elicit significant effects under the present conditions.
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