This is a sponsored guest post by Richard Meyer, who is Founder/ Main editor at NerdSleep.Com ----- If you’re an athlete wondering why your stamina or performance has a hit a plateau recently, lack of sleep might me the culprit. In addition to enhancing focus, ample sleep also boosts the performance index and muscle repair rate for athletes. Considered part of elite sports training, sleep ethics for athletes is vouched as the First Priority for most coaches too. According to NBA superstar Steve Nash, “If you nap every game day, all those hours add up and it allows you to get … [Read more...]
Reasons To Sleep In Your Workout Clothes!
Today’s post comes from Fabletics. —– Come winter and many of us have enough excuses not to wake up early to workout. It is cold, dark and dreary and sticking with a resolution seems like a herculean task. You just do not have the same motivation that you had when it was summer. But, here's a way to save yourself from these excuses. Sleep in your workout clothes! Yes you read it right, sleeping in your workout clothes will give you enough motivation to wake up and get going. Many of us are not morning persons, but we still need to go that extra mile to keep those inches at bay. And … [Read more...]
Sleep & Athletic Performance
“Sleep is extremely important to me - I need to rest and recover in order for the training I do to be absorbed by my body” – Usain Bolt The statement above comes from one of the highest caliber athletes in the world today, so it’s a safe bet to say that sleep is an important part of preparing for sports. Sleep is not only an important factor for world class athletes but for everyone, including those that workout and those who don’t. The health benefits of sleep are numerous, but in relation to sport the recovery element is key. Sleep allows the body and mind time to recover, which is … [Read more...]
Trouble Sleeping? Try These Simple Tips For Better Sleep
Hello Everyone. This is a guest post by Chris. ----- Sleep is something that we all are supposed to get at least eight hours of every night. It’s been medically proven that a lack of sleep can cause all sorts of problems from fatigue to weight gain. However, lots of us have trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep after we go to bed. Here are some tips to help you to have better sleep: 1. Keep Your Bedroom Cool: The temperature in your bedroom can make the difference between a good sleep and no sleep. If it’s too hot, you will burn up and sweat and if it’s too cold, you will … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Keep Cool While You Sleep This Summer
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is brought to you by Olivia Prat. ----- July is upon us and we’re in the midst of a heatwave that’s hotter than the World Cup events. While the hot weather is great news for those who want to dust off the barbecues, don their shades and try on last year’s bikinis, it can be a nightmare or those who want a good night’s sleep. Thankfully, there are more than a few tricks on how to keep cool and ensure a good night’s rest while temperatures are up. Here are some of the best ways you can down the temperature down this summer. Ditch Those Pyjamas One of … [Read more...]
The Importance Of A Good Night’s Sleep
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is contributed by David. ----- Getting a good night's sleep is often easier said than done. We all lead busy lives and when there's so much to do, sleep tends to get sacrificed in favour of getting through the tasks of the day. And although this is understandable, we need to be aware that scrimping on sleep is a bad idea. So why is sleep so important? The hours we spend asleep in bed are the precious downtime our bodies need in order to carry out maintenance and repair work on our systems. Cell renewal and replacement occur as we sleep, so it doesn't … [Read more...]
Working Nights? Five Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Hello Everyone. Today’s article is a guest post from the Sleep Foundation. ----- Many call it the toughest shift to work, but unfortunately for some it’s one they have to soldier through. Simply managing to get through a night shift is no mean feat, but how do you recoup when your sleep cycle has been thrown out of its natural rhythm? This article seeks to help those struggling to get the sleep they deserve after a hard night’s work. Chronic insomnia can be crippling, so even if you’re not on the night shift it might be worth reading up on these tips to improve your sleep. 1. Shut … [Read more...]
Science Of Sleep Infographic
Hello Everyone. The following infographic is from FADS.co.uk. ----- Sleep is something the vast majority of people ignore when it comes to their health and fitness. However, if you want to enjoy optimal health and fitness, you needed to be getting at least 6 hours of quality sleep per night. By doing this you can enhance your physical performance, improve your memory, lose weight, lower your stress levels and much more. This post explains why sleep is so important by delving into the research behind it and looking at the Science Of Sleep. … [Read more...]
9 Ways To Improve Your Sleep Quality
In my last post I discussed the health benefits of sleep. However, despite its many benefits, a lot of people fail to get 6+ hours of high quality sleep on a consistent basis. As a result, their health and fitness suffers and they don't get to realise the full benefit of eating healthy and exercising regularly. That's why in this post I'm going to be helping you make high quality sleep part of your daily routine and listing 9 Ways To Improve Your Sleep Quality. Once you’ve had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by using the buttons above and below this post. Also, … [Read more...]
10 Health Benefits Of High Quality Sleep
Sleep is something that often gets neglected when it comes to health and fitness. People often make the effort to eat healthy foods and do more exercise but they don't focus on the amount and the quality of the sleep they're getting. However, without good quality sleep your health and fitness will suffer, even if you're eating high quality foods and working out regularly. That's why today I'm going to be taking a detailed look at the importance of sleep and listing 10 Health Benefits Of High Quality Sleep. Once you’ve had a read of this infographic, please Like, +1, Pin and Tweet it by … [Read more...]