Crabbe, J. B., O'Connor, P. J., & Dishman, R. K. (2002). Effects of cycling exercise on mood and brain electrocortical activity after sleep deprivation. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 34(5), Supplement abstract 525.

Men (N = 13) were sleep deprived and then exercised on a cycle ergometer. Brain activity and mood state were monitored.

Sleep deprivation markedly increased sleepiness and disturbed mood. Exercise reduced the effects of deprivation for a brief time. Brain activity was altered after sleep deprivation and exercise.

Implication. Sleepiness and its effect on mood is reduced for a brief period following exercise.

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