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‘I’d wake up at 3am checking the clock’: NHS doctor reveals training sleep struggle
Simba research found 71% of Brits sleep less than the NHS-recommended amount as Charlotte Nichols says shift work and training hurt recovery.
- NHS doctor Charlotte Nichols, from Oxford, reports that rotating shift patterns disrupt her sleep and exercise routines, making it difficult to maintain consistent physical performance.
- Rotating shift schedules ranging from 8am starts to night shifts force Charlotte to constantly adapt her training, often leading to inconsistent recovery and physical exhaustion.
- According to sleep technology brand Simba, 71 per cent of Brits get insufficient sleep, while 68 per cent experience pre-event anxiety, mirroring Charlotte's observations on training-related stress.
- Lack of sleep affects motivation and pace, with the doctor noting she is more likely to walk or sustain muscle strains when cramming training around stressful hospital shifts.
- Charlotte incorporates nature walks and consistent routines to mitigate stress, emphasizing that individuals must identify personalized strategies to improve sleep quality despite busy schedules.
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