The Power Behind a Power Nap

Posted by sleeptowin on May 13, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

A power nap is a short sleep which terminates before the occurrence of deep sleep or slow-wave sleep (SWS), intended to quickly revitalize the subject. (Coined by me, Dr. James Maas). Taking a 15-20 minute power nap in the afternoon can help rid of some of your sleep debt. Sleep deprivation can be especially destructive to athletes. There’s no escaping the … Continue reading →

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