Why do Messi and Ronaldo both sleep more than 10 hours a day?

Revelations from Messi and Ronaldo's coaching teams show that both top football superstars sleep a lot, around 10 hours a day.

Messi sleeps using the long sleep method - Photo: INSTAGRAM

Messi sleeps 11 hours a day

Despite many differences in playing style, training methods and lifestyle, Messi and Ronaldo have something in common when it comes to sleep, as they both sleep a lot.

The average person is advised to sleep around 8 hours a day. And it is strange that famous players like Ronaldo, who are known for being strict and disciplined, sleep more than 10 hours a day.

However, these two superstar rivals still have big differences in style, even in bed.

Specifically, Messi follows the traditional monophasic pattern, which means sleeping in one long stretch with most of the time at night (about 9 hours) and a nap (about 1-2 hours).

Meanwhile, Ronaldo practices a polyphasic sleep pattern, dividing it into several short naps during the day. Someone even monitors his sleep to optimize this lifestyle.

According to sleep specialist Eduard Estivill, the professionalism of Messi and Ronaldo highlights the importance of restorative sleep to avoid injuries during intense training.

Why do two legends need so much sleep?

World- class athletes expend enormous amounts of energy during every training session and competition.

Sleep becomes the most effective natural recovery method: helping muscles regenerate, enhancing reflexes, balancing hormones and reducing the risk of injury.

According to Dr. Estivill, one of the main causes of muscle injuries is lack of adequate sleep.

Ronaldo is professional in every way - Photo: DAILY MAIL

Many scientific studies have shown that adequate sleep helps restore cortisol levels, promote growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1). Thereby speeding up the muscle recovery process, regulating mood as well as improving cognitive ability - an extremely important factor for national athletes.

Contrary to the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep for adults according to organizations like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, athletes need more to compensate for energy expenditure.

Athletes who play endurance sports or have a tight competition schedule often need about 9-10 hours to ensure their bodies fully recover, reduce the risk of injury and mental fatigue - something that has been repeated in many specialized studies.

Messi and Ronaldo are not only talented but also experts in recovery - of which sleep is an indispensable ingredient.

Messi chooses to sleep for a long time to "restore" his body completely, while Ronaldo sleeps in small portions to always stay ready.

Despite their differences, both sleep over 10 hours a day, making it clear that being serious about sleep contributes to the foundation for lasting peak performance.

HUY DANG

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