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Doctor reveals 10 minute power napping technique that Navy SEALs ‘swear by’ to feel refreshed

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Published 10:35 11 Dec 2024 GMT

Doctor reveals 10 minute power napping technique that Navy SEALs ‘swear by’ to feel refreshed

A TikTok video has revealed the potential health benefits of a 10-minute power nap technique

Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck

There's a 10-minute power napping technique used by the Navy SEALs which should give you an effective 'quick energy boost' and it's even backed by a doctor.

Particularly at this time of the year with the build-up to Christmas well and truly on, it's hard to squeeze in enough sleep so the idea of a 10-minute technique to give you a boost? Bring it on.

The technique

Dr Joe took to TikTok last month to share the hack which he claims 'many of our elite forces swear by'.

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To get into the position, you 'find the edge of a bed or a couch' and then pop yourself in the position where your back is on the floor and your legs are elevated up on the surface of the bed or couch.

There's a way to maximise your nap time (Getty Stock Image)
There's a way to maximise your nap time (Getty Stock Image)

Why it's so effective

Well, Dr Joe has said laying in this position with your legs elevated in such a way accomplishes not just one, but 'two things'.

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"First, it's going to reduce swelling in your legs as well as return blood flow to your core - both of which are going to trigger relaxation," he continued. "Second, by limiting the time to 10 minutes, you're going to wake up during the light phase of sleep and therefore wake up feeling refreshed."

The caption added: "Studies show that short naps improve alertness and mood without the grogginess of deeper sleep. This trick is ideal for a fast reset when you're low on time, helping you feel refreshed and ready to tackle the rest of your day."

And it's not taken long for social media users to flock to the post and weigh in.

One TikTok user said: "If only it didn’t take me 3hrs to fall asleep I could enjoy a 10 min nap. The relaxation looks nice though."

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Another added: "I'd like to know HOW to fall asleep once I close my eyes. It's a minimum 30-60 min no matter how exhausted I am. seriously, how do people just... sleep?"

While a third commented: "It will take me 30 minutes to get back up off the floor for that 10 minute nap."

A fourth wrote: "When my back is out I do this for 15 minutes 2-3 times a day and usually by day two I am back to 100 percent. And apparently rested!"

And a fifth, who seemingly tried and tested the method, revealed: "Spouse said I was out in under nine minutes, a deep sleep."

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Whether you can actually get to sleep when your body is in such a rogue position is another thing entirely, I guess.

However, Sleep Advisor recommends an adjustable bed or mattress to help.

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/drjoe_md/Getty Stock Image

Topics: Health, Mental Health, Sleep, Social Media, TikTok

Poppy Bilderbeck
Poppy Bilderbeck

Poppy Bilderbeck is a Senior Journalist at LADbible Group. She graduated from The University of Manchester in 2021 with a First in English Literature and Drama, where alongside her studies she was Editor-in-Chief of The Tab Manchester. Poppy is most comfortable when chatting about all things mental health, is proving a drama degree is far from useless by watching and reviewing as many TV shows and films as possible and is such a crisp fanatic the office has been forced to release them in batches.

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