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Getting over a 13-hour jet lag: How do Canada's speed-skaters do it?


Published on 2025-02-10 10:45:19 - MSN
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  • It only takes members of Canada's short-track speed-skating team five days to get over jet lag when they fly to competitions in Asia, 13 time zones away, according to a new study. That's twice as fast as the typical adaptation time,

The article from MSN discusses how Canada's speed skaters manage the significant challenge of a 13-hour jet lag when traveling to Asia for competitions. It highlights the strategies employed by the team, including adjusting sleep schedules before departure, using light therapy, and maintaining a strict regimen of hydration and nutrition. The piece also touches on the psychological preparation, with insights from athletes and coaches on the importance of mental resilience and adaptability. Furthermore, it explains the role of sports science in optimizing recovery and performance, detailing how the team's support staff helps in syncing the athletes' biological clocks to the new time zone to minimize the impact of jet lag on their performance.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/general/getting-over-a-13-hour-jet-lag-how-do-canada-s-speed-skaters-do-it/ar-AA1yL6jB ]
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