The effects of partial sleep restriction on biomechanical, physiological, and perceptual responses during an early morning treadmill run
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a single night of partial sleep restriction would affect biomechanical, physiological, and perceptual factors during a fixed early morning treadmill running protocol.Method: Eight recreationally active males performed two 6-minute early morning, fixed-pace, flat runs, set at 60% of their maximal treadmill running speed. Each run was preceded by one of two sleep conditions – a sleep- restricted night where participants’ sleep was limited to 4 hours in bed, and a control night where participants were allowed a normal night’s sleep at home. Stride length, cadence, heart rate, energy expenditure, and ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) were recorded during both protocols.Results: There were no significant differences observed between the two conditions with respect to stride length, cadence, heart rate, energy expenditure, or RPE.Conclusion: Sleep restriction of 4 hours does not affect biomechanical, physiological, or perceptual responses to early morning fixed treadmill running.
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2226689978