Finds correlations between circadian timing, sleep duration, and well-being in elite female athletes, suggesting individualized interventions may help.
Key Points
The main aim is to assess circadian misalignment in elite female athletes and its link to well-being.
Monitored twenty-two elite female athletes during a one-week training camp.
Used actimetry devices to measure sleep patterns and light exposure.
Collected hourly saliva samples for melatonin assessment around habitual sleep onset.
Administered daily sleep diaries including well-being ratings.
Longer phase angle between melatonin onset and sleep onset linked to longer total sleep duration.
Evening chronotype and dissimilar roommate chronotype both associated with shorter sleep duration.
Morning melatonin elevation related to lower subjective well-being.