Summary
This paper investigates the effects of an individual's chronotype on peak performance and stress reactivity, finding that chronotype significantly impacts peak performance times, but has minimal difference in response to stressful tasks.
Categories
Alertness and performance: The paper investigates how an individual's chronotype can impact their peak performance and stress reactivity, finding significant differences in performance between early and late chronotypes.
Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses how chronotype can impact cognitive performance, with both early and late chronotypes performing significantly better at their optimal time of day.
Hormone regulation: The paper examines the role of cortisol, a hormone, in stress reactivity and performance, finding that cortisol awakening response may be a better indicator of peak performance than the individual's response to stress.
Sports and athletic performance: The paper discusses how chronotype can impact physical performance, including handgrip strength and VO2 max, with significant differences found between early and late chronotypes.
Well-being: The paper's findings suggest that understanding and aligning with an individual's chronotype could potentially improve their well-being by optimizing their performance and stress reactivity.
Author(s)
SM Boiling
Publication Year
2020
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