Jun 15 (edited) • General discussion
The BEST recovery tool that is FREE----
I can not stress the power of good sleep- and trust me when you get to my age- you will need it more than ever.
(and, if you have ever texted me past 9:30pm- I probably have NOT answered- because I am serious about my sleep!)
So, before you hit the cold plunge/sauna/and all the other trendy methods- I would highly recommend you think about just getting adequate sleep. It really can impact your progress.
Sleep is the most underrated recovery tool you have — and it's completely FREE!
Yet somehow we've convinced ourselves that grinding on 5 hours is a badge of honor!
Here's what's actually happening while you sleep:
- Growth hormone is rebuilding your muscle
- Cortisol is finally taking a break
- Blood sugar is resetting so you don't wake up ravenous
-Your brain is literally detoxing itself
Meanwhile, skimping on sleep is quietly:
- Spiking your hunger hormones
- Breaking down the muscle you worked so hard to build
- Keeping inflammation HIGH
- Making you store fat more easily
You can dial in your nutrition.
You can be consistent in the gym.
But if you're sleeping 5-6 hours and wondering why you're still exhausted, inflamed, and not seeing results — THIS is why.
7-9 hours isn't lazy.
It's the most powerful thing you can do for your body tonight.
Save this as your reminder that recovery IS the work.
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The BEST recovery tool that is FREE----
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