We all know that recovery and rest are important aspects in regard to exercise and sports. BUT how much of that recovery is done while you’re sleeping? Stretching, myofascial release, drinking water, and eating correctly are all beneficial ways to promote rest and strength. However, few of us realize how much sleep impacts your workout. Many times we don’t consider that the amount of shut eye we get can directly correlate with our performance in the gym and on the playing field! How Sleep Impacts Your Workout Based off a study from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, athletes made it a goal to get more sleep than they were normally used to (accumulating close to ten hours a night), and the results speak for themselves. By the end of the study, the athletes were able to sprint faster and had better hand/eye coordination! Recovery When we don’t get the required amount of sleep that our bodies need each night to rest, there are severe consequences to our recovery. This applies … [Read More...]
