Publication: Influence of circadian rhythms on sports performance
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Ayala, Victoria ; Martínez-Bebia, Manuel ; Latorre, Jose Antonio ; Gimenez-Blasi, Nuria ; Jimenez-Casquet, Maria Jose ; Conde-Pipo, Javier ; Bach-Faig, Anna ; Mariscal-Arcas, Miguel
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https://doi.org/10.1080/07420528.2021.1933003
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Abstract
Chronobiology is the scienti!c discipline of study of biological rhythms, a term that has gained
ground in the sports world. Recently numerous studies have indicated that the time of day in which
sports are practiced in"uences the achievement of good physical performance. The aim of this
review was to study the relationship between circadian rhythms and physical performance, accord ing to the latest published data. In addition, the physiological processes involved in the physical
response and the di#erences according to the type of sport and athletes’ characteristics were
studied. A bibliographic search was carried out through !ve databases (Pubmed, Scopus,
Researcher Gate, Google Scholar, UOC Library), focusing on articles published in the last ten years
and written in English and Spanish. 36 papers met the inclusion criteria. Body temperature is
a factor that shows a circadian pattern with a marked peak in the later afternoon, time of the day
at which physical performance is at its highest, i.e. speed, agility, distance covered, jumping power.
The perception of e#ort is also higher in the afternoon. Regarding the chronotype, evening types
seem to be the most a#ected to do sports out of their optimal time-of-day. The tendency shows
more morning types as age increases. Training sessions should be planned according to the optimal
time of day for each athlete. It’s essential to take into account individual chronotype. The desyn chronization of circadian rhythms can cause a decrease in physical performance.
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Chronobiology International.The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research Volume 38, 2021
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