Figure 3. Trend in average sleep duration across increasing physical activity groups. The most dramatic
decline occurs between the low-activity and moderate-activity cohorts — a drop of nearly two hours —
consistent with the time-displacement hypothesis: as exercise commitment grows, sleep is the first
resource sacrificed from the daily schedule.
Source: Preventive Medicine and Lifestyle Reports, Autumn 2023, pp. 88–102. [fabricated for educational purposes]
| Activity Group |
Avg Sleep Duration |
| Low (<40 min/day) |
8.43 hrs |
| Moderate (40–59 min/day) |
6.57 hrs |