Effect of a High-Heat-Capacity Mattress Topper on Sleep in Elite Badminton Players During a Summer Training Period: Does 1 Size Fit All?
This study highlights that HMT did not improve sleep quantity and quality in elite badminton players. However, it provides evidence of improved sleep efficiency and reduced wakefulness for those with more disturbed sleep, suggesting an individual approach when prescribing this sleep strategy.
Authors
- François Duforez
- Gaël Guilhem (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0377-2060)
- Mathieu Nédélec (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8095-9163)
- Maxime Chauvineau (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0690-8074)
- Enzo Hollville (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6277-8051)
Institutions
- Université Paris Cité (FR)
- Assistance Publique – Hôpitaux de Paris (FR)
- Fédération française de cardiologie (FR)
- Hôtel-Dieu de Paris (FR)
- Institut National du Sport, de l'Expertise et de la Performance (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
- Published
- 2025-06-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/ijspp.2024-0554
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33