Following on in the sleep mode my little research tit-bit this week regards taking a 20 minute nap or siesta in the afternoon and the associated benefits. This really interested me as I have extended family in Italy and have holidayed there a couple of times. Where we stayed it was a regular occurrence for my wife's Nonna to have lunch an espresso coffee and then a nap for 20 - 40 minutes. She would then get up and do dishes and farm chores, get dinner ready and so on.
Doesn't sound so amazing except that she is 90 years young.The research confirms to me why she feels so good and will never miss her nap. A study by Hayashi M, Watanabe M, Hori T found that a coffee hit followed by a 15 - 20 min sleep clears the system of Adenosine which is a chemical that makes you feel drowsy. Participants were found to be alert for the longest period of time.
I know it has very little to do with cricket however maybe at lunch you could incorporate a coffee and a 15 minute nap. Unfortunately knowing some cricketers and how they love to play practical jokes you may wake up nice and alert but missing some clothing or cricket gear.
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