Japanese man 'doubles' life expectancy by sleeping only 30 minutes a day

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A bodybuilder in Japan has trained his body and mind to survive on 30 minutes of sleep a day.

It’s all in an effort for Daisuke Hori to double his life expectancy and get more hours of activity out of each day.

The 40-year-old entrepreneur says 30-45 minutes of daily sleep is enough for him to function normally and not feel tired.

“As long as you do sports or drink coffee an hour before eating, you can stave off drowsiness,” he said, according to the South China Morning Post.

Hori, who calls himself a “true master,” said he began cutting back on his hours of sleep 23 years ago and hasn’t looked back.

“People who need sustained focus in their work benefit more from high-quality sleep than long sleep,” he explained.

“For instance, doctors and firefighters have shorter rest periods but maintain high efficiency.”

The married father of one recently competed in the “Best Body Japan” competition which features competitors showcasing their physiques.

He was also featured in a reality show Will You Go With Me?, which captured three days of Hori’s life.

In one day, Hori slept for 26 minutes before waking up refreshed and full of energy, the Morning Post reported. He had breakfast, got in a workout and went off to his job.

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In 2016, Hori founded the Japan Short Sleepers Training Association where he has reportedly taught more than 2,100 people to be satisfied with little sleep each day.

One of his students detailed that she began cutting back sleep four years ago and has gone from eight hours daily to just 90 minutes, while her skin and mental health are in “great condition.”

According to Health Canada, adults between 18 and 64 years of age should be getting seven to nine hours a sleep a night.