Peer-Reviewed Publication
Sports Med2026;56(6):1381-1403.June 1, 2026Journal Article
Optimizing Athlete Travel for Performance: A Scientific Blueprint for Athletes, Coaches, and Sports Medicine Staff.
Nicolas Hatamiya1, Kristen E Holmes2, Gregory J Grosicki2, Jeremy Swisher3,4, Calvin Duffaut3,4, Jeremy Vail3,4, Heather Logan-Sprenger5, Brian Donohoe3, Finnbarr Fielding2, Christopher J Chapman2, Josh Leota6,7,8, Elise R Facer-Childs6, Joshua T Goldman3,4
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, 1500 Owens Street, San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA. nicolas.hatamiya@ucsf.edu.
2Department of Performance Science, WHOOP, Inc., Boston, MA, USA.
3Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
4Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
5Faculty of Health Sciences, Ontario Tech University, Oshawa, Canada.
6Sleep and Circadian Rhythms Research Program, School of Psychological Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
7Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
8Department of Research, Algorithms, and Data Science, WHOOP, Inc., Boston, MA, USA.
Abstract
Travel is an integral component of modern sports, with athletes frequently crossing timezones for competition. This travel introduces challenges that can impact both recovery and athletic performance. As more athletes and teams travel for competition, it is increasingly important to understand ways to mitigate common travel-related issues such as jet lag, travel fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Sp…
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