Wars, nuclear bombs, alien invasions—these are things you’d think would stop world sport, not an infinitesimal naked-to-the-human-eye molecule dressed in a protein coat, that is, a virus. As COVID-19 spread, so did each government’s rules: no travelling, no competition, no socialisation. But could it benefit our athletes?
For pro surfers, it’s been a good time to rest the body from travelling on those numerous flights, different time zones, and waiting in airports. This meant less time sleeping and consequently, a lack of recovery because it can take four days to fully recover from one hour of lost sleep.1 Hence, lack of sleep can affect your overall health.
After 24 hours of interrupted or deprived sleep, how does your body react? The list is long and daunting: tremors, drowsiness, irritability, memory…
