Posts tagged sleep
5 Reasons Why Sleep Is the Best Health Hack

“Coffee: because I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” said the smiling Don Draper-looking man, gesturing carelessly with his mug of black coffee, which caused a little to splash out. This was on a magnet at a coffee shop I worked at when I was younger. Funny, yes. True, also yes.

Sleep is one of the most important things a person can do to live linger, get better results in the gym, be more productive, and be happier all around. It’s also my favorite way to be healthier! As a personal trainer and nutrition coach, I recommend it to literally every single client I work with.

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Recover Better to Max Out Your Workouts (And Your Life)

You know that phrase “less is more?” It’s kind of a metaphor for recovery activities. You can go balls-to-the-wall in your workouts, but if you aren’t recovering optimally, your efforts in the gym might be wasted — or at least diminished.

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Address These Four Things and You'll Sleep Like a Baby

Getting proper sleep is absolutely essential for any exercise program to be successful. When you give your body enough sleep, it gets a chance to repair itself and produce the hormones that you'll need when you're awake. It's also a time for your digestive organs to take a break and for your mind to process everything that happened during the day.

Not getting enough sleep can have a negative impact on your mental, emotional, and physical health. So, if you're having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, there are a few things you can do to improve your sleep hygiene and overall well-being.

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