We all know sleep is important for your health and well being... but did you know that sleep releases growth hormones – this boosts muscle mass and repair cells. Lack of sleep can be detrimental to your fitness and weight loss goals as it slows your metabolism, can make you more vulnerable to infections by depleting the body’s ability to produce antibodies. Tips for getting a good night sleep -Aim for 8 hours sleep per night -Get outside and enjoy the fresh air during the day – (even 30 minutes can give you a better night sleep) -Stop drinking water/tea/caffeine before bed to stop you waking during the night to pee -Try having a warm bath before bed -Try Magnesium powder or ZMA (combination of Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B-6)– 1 teaspoon before bed helps relax the nervous system -Create a sleep routine – we are creatures of habit so this will help set your body clock
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 23:28:00 +0000
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