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Emma Sweeney, Lecturer in Exercise, Nutrition, and Health, Nottingham Trent University

Why sleep is so important for your fitness

Getting enough good sleep each night can have benefits for your fitness. Evgeny Hmur/ Shutterstock

When we think of what makes athletes great, few of us would think that sleep might play an important role. But many of the world’s best athletes say sleep is an essential part of their training routine and key in helping them to perform well.

Serena Williams, for example, strives to get eight hours of sleep each night. NBA star LeBron James aims for eight to ten hours per night, while NFL legend Tom Brady says he goes to bed early and gets at least nine hours of sleep.

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