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Editorial: Optimizing athletic recovery: the effects of recovery strategies and sleep on sports performance

Year: 2026

Type: editorial

Abstract: In contemporary sport, recovery has emerged as a central component of the training and competitive process. It is no longer regarded simply as the time that follows exercise or competition, but rather as a complex and multidimensional process that supportsphysiological restoration, psychological readiness, adaptation to training, and the preservation of performance over time. As the physical and mental demands placed on athletes continue to increase, the capacity to recover effectively between sessions and competitions has become a matter of considerable importance for coaches, practitioners, and researchers alike. Growing interest in sleep, well-being, and recovery related interventions reflects a broader recognition that successful performance depends not only on the quality of training but also on the quality of restoration that follows it.

Source: Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

DOI: 10.3389/fspor.2026.1848719

Authors: Rui Miguel Silva, Francisco Tomás González-Fernández, Rafael Oliveira, Rodrigo Aquino

Institutions: Universidade Politécnica de Viana do Castelo, SPRINT, Universidad de Granada, Instituto Politécnico de Santarém, Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Language: English

Topic: Sports Performance and Training

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,353

Funder: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia