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Sleep vs. Sport: Who wins?

  • Writer: Sophie Bostock, PhD
    Sophie Bostock, PhD
  • Mar 1, 2021
  • 1 min read

If you only have an hour to spare, what's better for you: an hour extra asleep, or an hour of physical activity? Both offer a plethora of benefits for health and performance...






After a glorious weekend of sunshine, why not keep the momentum going this month by joining the #350Challenge in aid of Women in Sport? Women's activity levels have been disproportionately affected by lockdown, but a lot of us have been in a bit of a slump!


You can find out more about Victoria Evans challenge for Women in Sport here: https://lnkd.in/duTBgHT


To learn more about the widening gender gap in sports participation, hear from Professor Greg Whyte OBE and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson:


+ The survey I mentioned from UKActive is here:

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Hany Macron
Hany Macron
Jan 13

After a refreshing weekend of sunshine, keeping that positive momentum through challenges like the #350Challenge Pokepath TD is a great way to stay active, rebuild healthy habits, and support Women in Sport, especially at a time when women’s activity levels have declined.

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sughra noor
sughra noor
Dec 11, 2025

Loved how you tackled this classic question in a concise and engaging way — it’s such a smart reminder of how both sleep and exercise contribute to wellbeing. Your clear comparison really helps readers think about how to balance their time for health. I even came across a fun crossover perspective on performance and recovery over on https://shrimpupaquatics.com/, which made me think about habits in a new light. Thanks for a great read!

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