College life is full of fun, hard work, and tough decisions. But where in the middle of all that is there time to sleep? Whether you're an athlete or not, time for sleep should be made to improve performance both on and off the field.Off the Field: No sleep= Reduced Mental Capability
Your mental functioning deteriorates at double the rate of your physical functioning. While you sleep, your brain sorts through all the information you took in throughout the day. If you are missing out on sleep, you may feel physically fine but can't remember information you learned in practice or class yesterday. You may also struggle to make quick and effective decisions.
On The Field: No Sleep= Muscle Deterioration and Limited Energy Storage
Not getting enough sleep can increase the body's stress hormone, cortisol. Cortisol limits the amount of carbohydrates your body can store, thus decreasing your ability to produce energy. In addition, cortisol promotes muscle deterioration and loss of lean body mass.
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